Texas Department of Transportation · 12 hours ago
Maint Section Assistant I or II - Boerne
Boerne, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$48K/yr - $81K/yr
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Section Assistant I or II for their Boerne Maintenance Office. In this role, you will assist in overseeing maintenance work and coordinating resources to ensure safe roadway conditions.
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
Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines
Handles public complaints
Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors
Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff
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 issuing driveway permits and estimating the size of drainage pipes for driveways
Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges
Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel
May assist with survey related activities
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
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle
Must have a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an 'N' endorsement from date of application
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Incident management procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
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
Using light highway equipment
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Inventory/stock control procedures
Budgeting methods and procedures
Maintenance contract inspection procedures
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
Subject to vibration
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
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
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
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
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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