Job Description

Maintenance Section Assistant (Monahans) - (2602381)

Position Information TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a Maintenance Section Assistant to join us in our Monahan's 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.

Minimum Salary

: 57,614.00

Maximum Salary

: 93,138.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Monahans Maintenance Office

3411 S STOCKTON

Monahans 79756

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours - Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30 pm 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)

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.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.Maintains records on materials, supplies and personnel.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 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 LicenseCompetencies: Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workMaterials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenanceThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesIncident management proceduresInventory/stock control proceduresMethods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materialsScheduling work assignmentsAdministrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records managementUsing light highway equipmentPublic 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 equipmentPreparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reportsTraining in a classroom, office, or field environmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changesSubject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protectionSubject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalSubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilationSubject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluidsRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceWorks frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobiaWorks in narrow aisles or passagewaysSedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbsMedium 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, etcBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spineCrawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feetReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding-prolonged periods of timeWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherPushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a directionPulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motionLifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionFingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole handGrasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palmFeeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objectsTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communicationRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/partsClose Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication partsVisual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and millsVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structureConditions 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 positionMust be able to report for duty within 30 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

: Oct 13, 2026, 3:58:00 PM

Unposting Date

: Oct 31, 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