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TxDOTMaintenance Section Assistant - George West
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LocationUST-Texas-George West-Grge West-Live Oak Co Ae/Maint
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience6+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live2d ago
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High School Grad or Equivalent in general education
6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction related work
Valid driver's license
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with N Tank endorsement at time of application
Commercial Driver Certificate: Issued at time of hire
Safety Impact Certificate: Issued at time of hire
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Incident management procedures
Budgeting methods and 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
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions
Required to work weekends and holidays
Required to work hours other than 8am to 5pm
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations
A mathematical simulation will be part of the interview process
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities in accordance with the ADA
Benefits
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
About the role
Join our team as an Maintenance Section Assistant in our George West Maintenance office and make a meaningful impact on our operations. We are looking for an energetic and results-driven professional who thrives in a leadership role. You will help guide maintenance activities, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards while supporting operational success. If you’re ready to build a rewarding career, grow your skills, and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!
Benefits
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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Retirement Plans
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Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
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Paid Leave and Holidays
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Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
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On-the-Job Training
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
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Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
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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)
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:
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Assists in budget preparation for the section.
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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.
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Assists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous
spills affecting area roadways.
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Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.
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Handles public complaints.
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Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
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Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staff.
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Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
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May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.
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Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
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Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
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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.
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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:
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Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “N” Tank endorsement at time of application.
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Commercial Driver Certificate: Issued at time of hire
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Safety Impact Certificate: Issued at time of hire
Competencies:
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Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance
work
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Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
•
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
•
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
•
Incident management procedures
•
Budgeting methods and procedures
•
Scheduling work assignments
•
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
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Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
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Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
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Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
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Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
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Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
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Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
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Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
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Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
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Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the standard conditions of employment: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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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.
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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.
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Required to work weekends and holidays.
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Required to work hours other than 8am to 5pm.
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Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
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Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
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Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
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A mathematical simulation will be part of the interview process.
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Additional Applicant Information
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