Texas Department of Transportation ยท 4 months ago
Maint Section Assistant I/II - Sterling City
Sterling City, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$4,020.33/mo - $6,335.66/mo
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant I or II in the Sterling City Maintenance Office. This leadership position involves overseeing maintenance crews, coordinating equipment and personnel for roadway projects, and responding to emergencies as needed.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews including scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for section projects
Assists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways
Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines
Handles public complaints
Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors
Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel
May operate light and heavy roadway equipment
Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor
Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Assists in budget preparation for the section
Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges
Qualification
Required
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies
Maintenance Section Assistant I: 5 years roadway maintenance or roadway construction related work
Maintenance Section Assistant II: 6 years roadway maintenance or roadway construction related work
Valid driver's license
Must have a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application
Must have or obtain 'N' (tanker) endorsement and remove any transmission restriction on CDL within 60 calendar days from date of employment
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Scheduling work assignments
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise and vibration
Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places, heat, and chemicals
Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium Work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs scaffoldings, ramps, etc
Standing - prolonged periods of time
Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Visual Acuity - operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or holidays
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours
Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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