Texas Department of Transportation
Website:
txdot.gov
Job details:
Oversees a maintenance section and is responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a geographic area of the state through the maintenance of all roads, structures and rights-of-way. Oversees a maintenance section with a rank sum ratio of section lane miles and truck/vehicles per lane in accordance with the published rank sum. Supervises technical and clerical employees. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as-needed basis. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
- Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.
- Handles public complaints.
- Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
- Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills affecting area roadways.
- Plans, schedules and coordinates work project needs to include personnel, equipment and material with the Area Engineer and other district staff on a regular basis.
- Prepares and monitors the budget.
- Prioritizes and assigns projects to the maintenance section assistant and crew chiefs; guides them in the planning and scheduling of personnel/materials/equipment necessary to complete the work; ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
- Responsible for maintenance section office activities including human resources, public relations, facilities, inventory management and general office administrative matters.
- Trains other employees.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 7 years 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 Commercial Class "A" Driver's License
Competencies:
Considerable 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
- Budgeting methods and procedures
Proficient Skill In
- Scheduling work assignments
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- 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
- Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks; long distance/from one worksite to another
- Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- 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 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond during emergency situations.
Position Information
TxDOT’s Fort Worth District is looking for a Maintenance Section Supervisor I to work in our Jacksboro Maintenance Office. If you are looking to build a career with a great group of people, TxDOT’s Fort Worth District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance. At TxDOT in the Fort Worth District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and reserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.
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)
Job
Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Manager
Job Posting
Sep 21, 2026, 9:29:29 AM
State Job Title/s
Manager III
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.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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