Maintenance Section Assistant I - Terlingua TX

Are you ready to lead with purpose in one of the most scenic and rugged corners of Texas? TxDOT is seeking a dedicated Roadway Maintenance Section Assistant I to oversee critical infrastructure operations in Terlingua, Texas. In this role, you'll guide a skilled team through the challenges of desert terrain, remote highways, and unpredictable weather—ensuring safe, reliable travel for the communities of West Texas. From coordinating emergency repairs to planning long-term maintenance strategies, your leadership will keep the region moving. If you’re passionate about public service, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make a lasting impact on Texas roadways, we want to hear from you.

Come help us keep Texas moving and safe by supporting agency projects and initiatives, apply today!

Free Housing available in Terlingua! Provided by the department. The selected candidate must live in Terlingua, TX to be qualified for free housing.  

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Salary Range For Each Position:

Maintenance Section Assistant I - B19 - $48,244.00 - $76,028.00 

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

• For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
• To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Maintenance Section Assistant I

• Assists a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing work completed by the crews and contractors, which provides a safe driving
• thoroughfare within a designated geographical area. Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and
• clerical staff. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Employees at this level perform work
• independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in budget preparation for the section.
• Assists the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews includingscheduling 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.
• Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• 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. 
• Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Operate light and heavy roadway equipment. 
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor. 
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 5 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory/lead experience. 
• Commercial driver's license with Hazmat endorsement.

Competencies:

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. 
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance. 
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 

• Incident Management Procedures.

• Inventory/Stock Control Procedures.

• Budgeting methods and procedures. 
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures. 

Proficient Skill In

• 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 Highway Equipment

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes. 
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection. 
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. 
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.

• Subject To Noise.

• 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. 
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another. 
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words. 
• Conditions of Employment:
• Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
• 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. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
 

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information