Maintenance Section Assistant

About the role

Maintenance Section Assistant   -   ( 2602257 )   Position Information   TxDOT’s Lubbock District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant at the Parmer County Maintenance Office based in Bovina, TX. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place! At TxDOT in the Lubbock District, we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits   Minimum Salary:   57,614.00     Maximum Salary:   93,138.00         Pay Basis:   Yearly     FLSA Status:   Nonexempt   Work Locations:   Parmer County Maintenance   1101 STATE HWY 86     Bovina   79009       Travel:   Yes, 10 % of the Time   Shift:   Day Job     Shift Details:   40   Location Flexibility:   Onsite         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. Completes reports on damaged railings and bridges. Handles public complaints. 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. 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.   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.  Commercial Driver Certificate Commercial Driver's License Competencies:  Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Incident management procedures Inventory/stock control procedures Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials Budgeting methods and procedures Scheduling work assignments Using light highway equipment Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:  Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes 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 Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 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 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 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 Job:   Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops   Schedule:   Full-time   Employee Status:   Regular   Job Type:   Standard   Job Level:   Non-Management   Job Posting:   Aug 31, 2026, 1:31:00 PM     Unposting Date:   Sep 16, 2026, 4:59:00 AM   State Job Title/s:   Transportation Mntnce Spec VII     State Job Code/s:   9311   Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)   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.   Applicant Information   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