K599 Maintenance Section Assistant: South Travis Maintenance Office (Austin District)

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: The essential duties for a Maintenance Section Assistant include: Assists in budget preparation for the sectionAssists the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews including scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for section projectsAssists with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways Ensures all projects follow established safety guidelinesHandles public complaintsInspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractorsLeads the work of transportation maintenance crews and support staffMay operate light and heavy roadway equipmentResponsible for operations of section in absence of supervisorServes as lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as 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 coveragePerforms other job duties as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.