Maint Section Assistant II-III - Claude

Texas Department of Transportation•Claude, TX

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.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Maint Section Assistant II: 6 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Maint 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
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application.
Considerable knowledge of: 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
Inventory/stock control procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Expert skill in: Scheduling work assignments
Using light highway equipment
Proficient skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externa
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Extensive knowledge in: 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
Subject to extreme cold and heat: below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium work: Lift up to 50lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25lbs
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

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.
Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
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.
Assists in budget preparation for the section.
Handles public complaints.