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Maintenance Section Assistant - Lampasas

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Texas Department of Transportation

Lampasas, TX (In Person)

$72,600 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 4 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

Maintenance Section Assistant
  • Lampasas
  • ( 2601353 ) Position Information Are you passionate about maintaining safe and efficient roadways?
Join the Lampasas County Maintenance team as a Maintenance Section Assistant I. In this vital role, you will support the Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing a dedicated team of Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical experts, and clerical staff to ensure smooth and safe driving conditions throughout the county. You'll lead daily operations, respond to emergency notifications, and handle assignments independently while ensuring all work meets high standards of safety and quality. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact on the roads and communities you serve. Come help us keep Lampasas County moving safely, one project at a time!
Minimum Salary :
70,800.00
Maximum Salary :
74,400.00
Anticipated Starting Salary :
$5900
  • $6200/monthly
Pay Basis :
Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Work Locations :
Lampasas Co Ae/Maintenance Sec 1133 N US 281 Lampasas 76550
Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the
Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
Monday
  • Friday 7am-3:30pm
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:
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. 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
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:
This position requires driving a state vehicle. Valid Class "A" Commercial driver's license with "N" endorsement.
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 Maintenance contract inspection 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 Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Required to wear protective gear, including, respirator, hard hat, steal toed boots, and other equipment or devices Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise and vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation 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) Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
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 Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Job :
Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops Schedule :
Full-time Employee Status :
Regular Job Type :
Standard Job Level :
Non-Management Job Posting :
Jun 11, 2026, 9:49:50
AM Unposting Date :
Jun 26, 2026, 11:59:00
PM 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