Maintenance Section Assistant I - Terlingua TX

Texas Department of Transportation•Terlingua, 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.
5 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 U.S. driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application.
Considerable knowledge of Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
Considerable knowledge of Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.
Considerable knowledge of The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Considerable knowledge of Incident management procedures.
Considerable knowledge of Inventory/stock control procedures.
Considerable knowledge of Budgeting methods and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of Maintenance contract inspection procedures.
Proficient skill in Scheduling work assignments.
Proficient skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Proficient skill in Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Proficient skill in Using highway equipment
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory/lead experience.
Commercial driver's license with Hazmat endorsement.

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.
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 Crew Chiefs, technical and clerical staff.
Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
Operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.