Maintenance Section Assistant I/II/III - CC Maintenance

TxDOT Corpus Christi District is looking for a Roadway Maintenance Section Assistant l, II or III in Corpus Christi, TX. This position helps lead a team of Roadway Maintenance Technicians and Crew Chiefs to make roads safer while gaining additional skills in leadership and roadway maintenance work. At TxDOT, safety is at the forefront of everything we do and our strong safety culture starts with you and the team you will lead. As a Maintenance Section Assistant, you will report to the Maintenance Section Supervisor and assist with tasks of the section. You will also be working with private entities on TxDOT's behalf. If you are ready to grow an exciting career, apply now!

Annual Salary Ranges:

• Maintenance Section Assistant I   (B19) $48,244- $76,028
• Maintenance Section Assistant II  (B20) $51,158- $81,351
• Maintenance Section Assistant III (B21) $54,278- $87,046

This position is for one (1) Maintenance Section Assistant I/II/III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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)

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:

Maintenance Section Assistant I

• Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Handles public complaints.
• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. 

Additional Duties For Maint Section Assistant Ii

• 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.
• 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.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.

Additional Duties For Maintenance Section Assistant Iii

• Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Maintenance Section Assistant I - 5 years*
Maintenance Section Assistant II - 6 years*
Maintenance Section Assistant III - 7 years*
*Experience 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) with "N" Tank endorsement at time of application.
• Safety Impact Certificate: Issued at time of hire 

Competencies:

Maintenance Section Assistant I

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• 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
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Additional Competences For Maintenance Section Assistant Ii

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Additional Competences For Maintenance Section Assistant Iii

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• 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
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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. 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to
• emergency situations.
• A mathematical simulation will be part of the interview process.

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