Maint Section Assistant I, II, III-Rockport

Texas Department of Transportation•Rockport, 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: Maintenance Section Assistant I, II or 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. Handles public complaints. Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical 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. 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.
Maintenance Section Assistant II: 6 years in roadway maintenance or construction related work.
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) with "N" Tank endorsement at time of application.
Safety Impact Certificate: Issued at time of hire
Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
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
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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.
Leads the work of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical 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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.