Texas Department of Transportation ยท 10 hours ago
Maint Section Assistant I, II, III-Sinton Maintenance Office
Sinton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$54K/yr - $87K/yr
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant to support the Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing work completed by crews and contractors. The role involves leading the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, assisting in budget preparation, and responding to emergency situations as needed.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists in budget preparation for the section
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
Handles public complaints
Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff
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
Qualification
Required
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies
Maintenance Section Assistant I: 5 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work
Maintenance Section Assistant II: 6 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work
Maintenance Section Assistant III: 7 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle
Must have a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with N Tank endorsement at time of application
Safety Impact Certificate: Issued at time of hire
Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control procedures
Budgeting methods and procedures
Scheduling work assignments
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another 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
Balancing walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations
Required to work weekends and 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 provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements
A mathematical simulation will be part of the interview process
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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