Maintenance Section Assistant - Coleman

Texas Department of Transportation•Coleman, 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 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.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education
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.
Valid Commercial driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Maintenance contract inspection procedures
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control 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
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
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 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 assist with survey related activities.
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.