K599 Highway Maintenance Section Assistant - Coleman Co

Between $58k and $74k Per Year Position range in West Central $27k•$39k Per Year K599 Highway Maintenance Section Assistant•Coleman Co

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation:

Highway Maintenance Workers

Location:

Coleman, TX•76834

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

05/15/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

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Updated:

05/18/2026

Expires:

05/29/2026

Agency Job ID:

2601174 Job #: 17015656 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . 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.

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. 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.