Maintenance Section Assistant - Madison County - (2602468)
Position Information TxDOT's Bryan District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant to join us in our Madison County Maintenance Section. In this role, you’ll help ensure safe and reliable roadways by assisting the Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing crews and contractors within a designated area. You’ll lead Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs, technical, and clerical staff, while responding to emergency situations as needed. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently to maintain TxDOT’s commitment to safety and service for the traveling public.
: 57,614.00
: 93,138.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Madison County Maint Section
910 NORTH MAY STREET
Madisonville 77864
: 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 PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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 PackageTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
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 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.Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelines.Handles public complaints.Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.May operate light and heavy roadway equipment.Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:High School Grad or Equivalent in general educationExperience: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. Commercial Driver CertificateCommercial Driver's License Competencies: Extensive knowledge ofMethods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance
workThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesMaintenance contract inspection procedures Considerable knowledge ofIncident management proceduresInventory/stock control procedures Expert skill inScheduling work assignmentsProficient skill inPublic relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalLeading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of othersCoordinating labor, materials, and equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbsClimbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etcStanding-prolonged periods of timeLifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentVisual 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
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 22, 2026, 2:11:14 PM
: Oct 7, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec VII State Job Code/s: 9311
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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
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
