Maintenance Section Assistant - Trinity County

Position Information Join the Team That Keeps Texas Moving! TxDOT's Lufkin District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant to join us in our Trinity Maintenance Section. In this role, you'll help ensure safe and reliable roadways by assisting the Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing crews and contractors within a designated area. You'll lead Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical, and clerical staff, while responding to emergency situations as needed. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently to maintain TxDOT's commitment to safety and service for the traveling public. Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) Position Description 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. Essential Duties: 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. 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. Operates 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. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education Experience: 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License at time of application. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of 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 Maintenance contract inspection procedures Considerable knowledge of Incident management procedures Inventory/stock control procedures Budgeting methods and procedures Proficient skill in 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 Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions - fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other device Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia Works in narrow aisles or passageways Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc. Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist Kneeling - bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on knee(s) Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine Crawling - moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing - prolonged periods of time Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks; long distance/from one work site to another Pushing - using upper extremities to press against an object with force to move in a direction Pulling - using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion Lifting - raising objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally to a different position Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand Grasping - applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm Feeling - determining size, shape, temperature, or texture of objects Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing - perceiving sound at normal speaking levels; receiving information by oral communication Repetitive motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Close visual acuity - work includes data/figures; viewing a computer screen; extensive reading Close visual acuity - visual inspection of small defects or parts Close visual acuity - using measurement devices and/or assembling or fabricating parts Visual acuity - operating machines such as drill presses, power saws, and mills Visual acuity - operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment Visual acuity - determining work quality or making general observations of facilities/structures Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions. This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. - Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position

Created: 2026-03-12