Are you looking for an opportunity to use your current skills and develop new ones? Can you build relationships, develop strategies, and promote agency projects and initiatives?

TxDOT's Waco District is looking for a Director of Maintenance in our Waco District Headquarters. The Director of Maintenance oversees the asset preservation from heavily traveled Interstate Highway that serve our national economy and defense needs as well as statewide connectivity corridors and an extensive system of Farm to Market roadways. This Directorship is responsible for budgets, contracting strategies, weather related response efforts and more. Working with Design and Construction Teams to help prioritize the preservation and rehabilitation of the Districts road and bridge assets across 8 counties in Central Texas. Work inside the Department with Area Offices, Maintenance Sections and the Maintenance Division in Austin to manage resources to get the job done. Work with external partners such as Counties, Cities and various governmental entities with their transportation needs.

If you are passionate about the future of transportation and seeking to join an innovative team helping move Texas forward, we want to hear from you!

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

Responsible for the maintenance of district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Reports directly to the District Engineer. Manages professional, technical and administrative employees. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Develops and monitors maintenance budget.
• Oversees the district maintenance operation and coordinates maintenance matters with Area Engineers.
• Recommends major maintenance and betterment programs to the Director of Transportation Planning and Development.
• Responsible for district maintenance operations; responds as required to assist with activities for emergency situations/conditions.
• Responsible for maintenance contracts.
• Responsible for the development, preparation and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS

Experience:

• 7 Years Transportation Engineering. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent)
• 3 Years of managerial/supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• TX Licensed Professional Engineer

Professional engineers licensed in another state, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license

requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of

Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Communicate effectively
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.

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

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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