Maint Section Assistant I-III- Liberty Maint

Texas Department of Transportation•Liberty, TX

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About The Position

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: Maintence Section Assistant I: 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 Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff. Maintians records on materials, supplies and personnel. May operate light and heavy equipment. Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor. Train employees on the use of equipment procedures. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Maintenance Section Assistant II: Assists 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. Inspects road conditions, work in-progress and work completed by thew crews and contractors. Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff. Maintians 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. Maintenance Section Supervisor III: 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. Rnsures 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 oth Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff. May operate light and heavy roadway equipment. Responsible for operations in absence of supervisor. Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Maintenance Section Assistant I: 5 years 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
Maintenance Section Assistant II: 6 years 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
Maintenance Section Assistant III: 7 years 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
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 180 calendar days from date of employment.
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
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control procedures
Maintenance contract inspection procedures
Scheduling work assignments
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Using light highway equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Must be able to report for duty on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations and adverse weather events.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Responsibilities

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 Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff.
Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
May operate light and heavy equipment.
Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
Train employees on the use of equipment procedures.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Assists 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.
May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
Assists in budget preparation for the section.