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K599 Maintenance Section Assistant- Mason (Austin District)
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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
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Between $58k and
$93k
Per Year
Position range in Concho Valley $28k
•$40k Per Year K599 Maintenance Section Assistant
•Mason (Austin District)
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Highway Maintenance Workers
Location:
Mason, TX
•76856
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
09/01/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Selection Required
Updated:
09/02/2026
Expires:
09/17/2026
Agency Job ID:
2602009
Job #: 17063816
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 . This position 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.
Handles public complaints.
Leads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staff.
Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.
Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as a resources 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. This position requires driving a state vehicle.