Maintenance Section Assistant

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for one (1) Maintenance Section Assistant in our Decatur Maintenance Office. In this role, you will support the Maintenance Section Supervisor by overseeing maintenance crews and contractors, coordinating daily work activities, and maintaining roadway safety standards. The position requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work independently, and readiness to respond to emergency situations as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in transportation maintenance, crew leadership, and operational coordination.

If you are looking to build a career with a great group of people, come join TxDOT’s Fort Worth District, where safety is our number 1 priority!

Work Location: 1710 US-380, Decatur, TX 76234

Salary Plan/Grade: Maintenance Section Assistant (A22): $57,614.00 - $93,138.00 annually

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for one (1) Maintenance Section Assistant in our Decatur Maintenance Office. In this role, you will support the Maintenance Section Supervisor by overseeing maintenance crews and contractors, coordinating daily work activities, and maintaining roadway safety standards. The position requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work independently, and readiness to respond to emergency situations as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in transportation maintenance, crew leadership, and operational coordination.

If you are looking to build a career with a great group of people, come join TxDOT’s Fort Worth District, where safety is our number 1 priority!

Work Location: 1710 US-380, Decatur, TX 76234

Salary Plan/Grade: Maintenance Section Assistant (A22): $57,614.00 - $93,138.00 annually

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)

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 crews and support 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 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.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as a resource for complex questions and
  troubleshooting of problems; presenting operational updates to the supervisor; providing input on team members’ career
  conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operational coverage.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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 crews and support 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 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.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as a resource for complex questions and
  troubleshooting of problems; presenting operational updates to the supervisor; providing input on team members’ career
  conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operational coverage.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education

Experience:

6 years of 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.

• Commercial Driver Certificate

• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License at the time of application. Additionally, must obtain an 'N' (Tanker) endorsement within 120 calendar days of hire.

Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Extensive knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Considerable knowledge of incident management procedures
• Expert skill in scheduling work assignments
• Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Proficient skill in leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Proficient skill in maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Proficient skill in maintaining a safe working environment

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature change