Maintenance Section Assistant

Texas Department of Transportation•Fort Worth, 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 driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle
Safety Impact Certificate
Commercial Driver Certificate
Must have a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement or must obtain within 90 calendar days after 6 months of continuous employment.
Extensive knowledge of: Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
Extensive knowledge of: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Extensive knowledge of: Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Extensive knowledge of: The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Extensive knowledge of: Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Extensive knowledge of: Maintenance contract inspection procedures
Considerable knowledge of: Incident management procedures
Considerable knowledge of: Inventory/stock control procedures
Considerable knowledge of: Budgeting methods and procedures
Expert skill in: Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Expert skill in: Scheduling work assignments
Expert skill in: Using light highway equipment
Proficient skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in: Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
Proficient skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Proficient skill in: Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Proficient skill in: Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Proficient skill in: Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Proficient skill in: Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Ability to: Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
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.
Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergencies. Employee must report within one hour of being notified.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.