Maintenance Section Supervisor I- Gail, TX

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Maintenance Section Supervisor I- Gail, TX   -   ( 2602249 )   Position Information   TxDOT’s Abilene District is looking for a Maintenance Section Supervisor I for the Borden County Maintenance Office based in Gail, TX. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place! At TxDOT in the Abilene 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. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.     Minimum Salary:   65,104.00     Maximum Salary:   106,634.00         Pay Basis:   Yearly     FLSA Status:   Exempt   Work Locations:   Borden County Maint Section   400 EAST WASSON AVE     Gail   79738       Travel:   Yes, 25 % 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   Oversees a maintenance section and is responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a geographic area of the state through the maintenance of all roads, structures and rights-of-way. Oversees a maintenance section with a rank sum ratio of section lane miles and truck/vehicles per lane in accordance with the published rank sum. Supervises technical and clerical employees. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as-needed basis. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Essential Duties: Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.   Handles public complaints.   Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.   Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills affecting area roadways.   Plans, schedules and coordinates work project needs to include personnel, equipment and material with the Area Engineer and other district staff on a regular basis.   Prepares and monitors the budget.   Prioritizes and assigns projects to the maintenance section assistant and crew chiefs; guides them in the planning and scheduling of personnel/materials/equipment necessary to complete the work; ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.   Responsible for maintenance section office activities including human resources, public relations, facilities, inventory management and general office administrative matters.   Responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment.   Trains other employees.   Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.     Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Experience: 7 years 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. Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment. Preferred Qualifications: Commercial driver’s license (CDL)   Competencies: Considerable knowledge of: 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   Incident management procedures   Inventory/stock control procedures   Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes   Budgeting methods and procedures Proficient skill in: Supervising technical staff   Scheduling work assignments   Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external   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 inside and outside environmental conditions   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 waist   Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)   Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine   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 object with force to move in a direction   Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words   Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication   Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading   Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment   Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) 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. Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond during emergency situations. Job:   Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops   Schedule:   Full-time   Employee Status:   Regular   Job Type:   Standard   Job Level:   Manager   Job Posting:   Aug 28, 2026, 8:13:43 PM     Unposting Date:   Sep 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM   State Job Title/s:   Manager III     State Job Code/s:   1602   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.  To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.   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. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information