Maintenance Section Assistant

Maintenance Section Assistant

TxDOT's Lubbock District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant at the Parmer County Maintenance Office based in Bovina, TX. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place! At TxDOT in the Lubbock District, we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life.

We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits

Minimum: 57,614.00 Maximum: 93,138.00 Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Parmer County Maintenance 1101 STATE HWY 86 Bovina 79009

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day

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 in issuing driveway permits and estimating the size of drainage pipes for driveways. Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges. Handles public complaints. Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel. May assist with survey related activities. May operate light and heavy roadway equipment. 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. Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Commercial Driver Certificate Commercial Driver's License

Competencies:

Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Incident management procedures Inventory/stock control procedures Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials Budgeting methods and procedures Scheduling work assignments Using light highway equipment Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

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 Subject to vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Light work:
Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Medium work:
Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Climbing -…