Maint Section Assistant II

Texas Department of Transportation•Stephenville, 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

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 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.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" endorsement at the time of application.
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
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control procedures
Budgeting methods and procedures
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
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.