Maintenance Section Assistant- Mason; Austin District

Maintenance Section Assistant
- Mason (Austin District)

TxDOT's Austin District invites you to join our team as a Maintenance Section Assistant in Mason, Texas! Are you passionate about maintaining safe and efficient roadways? Join our Mason team as a Maintenance Section Assistant I. In this vital role, you will support the Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing a dedicated team of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical experts, and clerical staff to ensure smooth and safe driving conditions throughout the county.

You'll lead daily operations, respond to emergency notifications, and handle assignments independently while ensuring all work meets high standards of safety and quality. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact on the roads and communities you serve. Come help us keep Texas moving safely, one project at a time!

Minimum Salary: $57,614.00

Maximum Salary: $93,138.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Mason County Maint Section 2424 SH 29 EAST Mason 76856

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40-hour work week - (4) 10-Hour Days, Mon-Thurs Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks 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)

Position Description This position 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 in issuing driveway permits and estimating the size of drainage pipes for driveways. 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 crews and support staff. Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel. Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor. Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as a resources 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. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

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…