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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
K599 Maintenance Section Assistant
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$36,176 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Between $58k and
$90k
Per Year
Position range in Hutchinson County $27k - $39k Per Year K599 Maintenance Section Assistant
Assists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways.
Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines. Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staffMay 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
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Highway Maintenance WorkersLocation:
Borger, TX - 79008Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
07/10/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
07/13/2026Expires:
07/26/2026Agency Job ID:
2601642 Job #: 17039771 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 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.
Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines. Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staffMay 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