Roadway Maintenance Section Assistant- Marshall, TX

Roadway Maintenance Section Assistant

• Marshall, TX
• ( 2601140 ) Position Information TxDOT's Atlanta District is looking for a Roadway Maintenance Section Assistant in Marshall, TX.

This position helps lead a team of Roadway Maintenance Technicians to make roads safer while gaining additional skills in leadership and roadway maintenance work. At TxDOT, safety is at the forefront of everything we do and our strong safety culture starts with you and the team you will lead. As a Maintenance Section Assistant, you will report to the Maintenance Section Supervisor and assist with tasks of the section. You will also be working with private entities on TxDOT's behalf. If you are ready to grow an exciting career, apply now!

Minimum Salary :

57,614.00

Maximum Salary :

93,138.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status :

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Marshall Area Office/Maint Sec 300 EAST

LOOP 390 N

Marshall 75670

Travel :

Yes, 10 % 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 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. 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 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 member's 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:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Must have or obtain "N" endorsement within 90 days from date of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" endorsement

Competencies:

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 Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes Maintenance contract inspection procedures Skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Leading, assigning, reviewing, ad monitoring the work of others Using light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe working environment Skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Leading, assigning, reviewing, ad monitoring the work of others Using light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe working environment Ability to: Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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

Job :

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops Schedule :

Full-time Employee Status :

Regular Job Type :

Standard Job Level :

Non-Management Job Posting :

May 11, 2026, 2:34:37

PM Unposting Date :

Ongoing 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