• Job Description

  Req#: 18876
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  Uvalde County sits at the foothills of the Texas Hill Country region and has a long and colorful history. People travel from all over the state and country to float the Frio River, fish, take kayak adventures and camp and dance at the states most visited State Park, Garner. Uvalde County is known for its farming, ranching and is a prime destination for hunting enthusiasts and recreationalists.

  TxDOT's Uvalde Maintenance Office is responsible for maintaining the 765 lane miles of State and US highways which span across the 1559 square miles of the county. US 90 and US 83 intersect in the heart of Uvalde, two of the longest highways in the United States. Uvalde’s TxDOT office is a major resource to improve the safety of the hundreds of thousands of travelers in the area, and provides guidance and assistance to our transportation partners in the city and county roadway departments.

  The ideal candidate for this position must have supervisory or managerial experience. This role will assist in overseeing operations, budget preparation, and tracking monthly budget spending. In addition, the candidate must have knowledge on submitting damage claims, bridge and structure repairs. The ability to lead as well as plan and schedule work assignments successfully is instrumental. Training goes hand in hand with leadership, so the ability to mentor new employees and developing existing employees is crucial. The ability to work with the public, as well as planning for the future of the section are key tasks that a successful candidate will undertake.

  Be a part of something special, come join our team at TxDOT Uvalde, Honey Capital of the World, a sweet place to work!

  
  Uvalde Sub Area/Maint Office (15UVALDECO)
  2322 W US HWY 90
  Uvalde, 78801
  
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  At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

  • Low Turnover
  • Retirement Pension
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Paid Leave/Holidays
  • Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
  • On the Job Training
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
  • Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

  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)

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  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:

  • 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.
  • Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
  • Handles public complaints.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
  • Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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  Minimum Qualifications:

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

  Experience: 7 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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 Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, by date of employment.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

  Competencies:

  • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
  • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
  • Maintenance contract inspection procedures
  • Inventory/stock control procedures
  • Budgeting methods and procedures
  • Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and 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
  • Medium work: 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
  • Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  • Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
  • Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
  • Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
  • Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

  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.
  • Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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  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. Above the EEO/ADA field on job description page

  https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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  The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

  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.

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