Maintenance Section Assistant - Terlingua TX

Overview

Maintenance Section Assistant I – Office of Maintenance Operations – Terlingua, Texas (Job #2600259). TxDOT seeks a dedicated Roadway Maintenance Section Assistant to oversee critical infrastructure operations in the remote, desert terrain of West Texas. The role involves leading a skilled team through emergency repairs, long‑term maintenance planning, and ensuring safe, reliable travel for the communities of West Texas.

Free housing is available; candidates must live in Terlingua to qualify.

Maintenance Section Assistant I – B19 – $48,244.00 – $76,028.00 per year.

Terlingua Maint Sub‑Section 170 WEST, Terlingua 79845. 25 % travel. Day shift Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 40 hrs. per week. On‑site, no flex.

• 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

• Assist a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing the work of crews and contractors within designated geographical area.
• Lead Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff.
• Respond to emergency notifications on as‑needed basis.
• Assist in budget preparation for the section.
• Schedule equipment, materials and personnel for section projects.
• Plan, coordinate and implement emergency response to inclement weather, accidents and hazardous spills.
• Complete reports on damaged railings and bridges.
• Ensure all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Inspect road conditions, work‑in‑progress and completed work.
• Maintain records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
• Perform operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

High School Graduate or equivalent; 5 years roadway maintenance or construction related work (full‑time or prorated part‑time). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis. Valid U.S. driver’s license. Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application.

• Commercial driver’s license with Hazmat endorsement.

• 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.
• 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.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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 Act of 1990.