Keep Snyder Rolling with TxDOT!
TxDOT's Scurry County needs a Maintenance Section Assistant! We are more than just paving roads, we are building essential connections and ensuring the safety of our communities, one mile at a time. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure that keeps Texas moving. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the daily maintenance activities that preserve our roadways. We are looking for individuals who possess a strong work ethic, commitment to excellence, and a keen eye to detail. If you have a knack for making things run smoothly, a dedication to quality work, and a desire to be part of a team that feels like family, then this position is for you! Help us build something great and keep Texas roads safe for everyone.
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.
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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 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.
Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges.
Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
Handles public complaints.
Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support 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.
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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Must have a valid *Commercial Class "A" Driver License (CDL) at time of application with an N Endorsement, and with no restrictions - This position requires you to drive a state vehicle for TxDOT.
Substitution
-Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Supervisory Experience
-No supervisory experience required.
Other Conditions
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test 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.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance
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
Considerable knowledge of:
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control procedures
Budgeting methods and procedures
Expert skill in:
Scheduling work assignments
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Proficient skill in:
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
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 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.
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
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 30 minutes on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
*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
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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 Action of 1990.