• Job Description

  Req#: 19043
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  We're seeking a proactive leader who prioritizes safety, adheres to TxDOT's policies and procedures, and manages budgets effectively to maintain the state roadways of Eastland County and surrounding areas. Your role will be crucial in responding to emergencies, ensuring the safety and upkeep of our roadways. This position performs skilled transportation maintenance activities in addition to assisting in leading a team of Highway Maintenance Technicians in maintaining roadways, operating equipment and traffic control operations while gaining additional skills in leadership and roadway maintenance work. This is an key role within the section with great opportunity for advancement within the organization.

  As a Maint. Section Assistant, you will report to the Maintenance Section Supervisor and assist with tasks of the section. Some work requires competence with computer software, email, and budgets as well as; professional communication and timely responses via phone or email to members of the public, coworkers, safety professionals and mid to high level management.

  If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to lead a team committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and help us keep Texas moving safely.

  Salary/ Plan Grade:

  Maintenance Section Assistant II -B20: $48,158 - $77,477 / yearly

  
  Eastland Co Ae/Maintenance Sec (23ESTLNDCO)
  906 E MAIN ST
  Eastland, 76448
  
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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 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.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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  Minimum Qualifications:

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

  Experience: 6 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 Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This position requires driving a state vehicle.

  Competencies:

  • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
  • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
  • Scheduling work assignments
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
  • 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
  • Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • Standing-prolonged periods of time
  • Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

  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.
    • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
  • 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.

  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.

  Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

• About the company

  The Texas Department of Transportation is a government agency in the American state of Texas.

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