Special Jobs Supervisor I or II

TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a Special Jobs Supervisor I or II. If you are a proactive individual with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. 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 telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Salary/Plan Grade:
Special Jobs Supervisor I: B24 $65,104 – $106,634 yearly
Special Jobs Supervisor II: B25 $69,572 – $114,099 yearly

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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)

Special Jobs Supervisor I or II:

Coordinates and supervises multiple crews engaged in highly specialized transportation maintenance operations within a district to include, but not limited to seal coat operations, bridge repair, roadway reconstruction and hot mix overlay. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Supervisor I:

• Coordinates, plans and schedules multiple crews, equipment and material needed for highly specialized maintenance jobs; as required responds to office/work location to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
• Operates equipment as required.
• Oversees center stripe operations.
• Oversees major maintenance projects involving roadways, bridges, right-of-way, buildings and grounds.
• Performs some administrative duties such as maintaining records on materials, supplies and personnel.
• Prepares daily or weekly work schedules.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  
  Supervisor II (in addition to the duties above):

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Supervisor I:

• 8 years highway maintenance, maintenance support experience. (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

• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Supervisor II:

• 9 years in highway maintenance, maintenance support (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

• Must have 4 years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without transmission restrictions and an "N" endorsement or obtain the "N" endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Competencies:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Using light highway equipment

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment

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 inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Subject to noise

• Subject to vibration

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia

• Works in narrow aisles or passageways

• 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.

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction

• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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 hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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 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