Maintenance Support Tech II

The Texas Department of Transportation in Kerrville is located in the beautiful Texas hill country. If you are organized, have basic computer experience, and are seeking a great opportunity with excellent benefits, this may be the right fit for you. Our office is responsible for maintaining numerous roadways that consist of IH 10, FM roads, and other state highways within Kerr County. As a Maintenance Support Tech, you will be responsible for maintaining inventory, answering and directing telephone calls, handling general questions from the public, data entry, record keeping, and general office management. Apply today to start your career with Texas Department of Transportation.

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)

Performs administrative support-related work in a maintenance office or district headquarters. Work requires contact with high-level managers, executives, governmental officials and private entities. 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.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with data entry for construction record-keeping.
• Maintains materials inventory.
• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
• Assists district personnel with annual inventory of supplies, stockpiles and minor equipment.
• Conducts monthly spot inventories, verifies inventory findings, reconciles and coordinates with Business Services on adjustments needed.
• Maintains and updates office files/records/logs and a wide variety of automated systems in support of personnel, finance, budgeting, maintenance, inventory, contracts, purchasing, travel information, and permitting activities.
• Monitors and assists with data entry for maintenance contract record keeping.
• Receives, sorts, opens, evaluates content and distributes mail
• Processes receipts and invoices for payment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience : 1 year in administrative or clerical support, customer service, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). College education and 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.

Competencies:

• Office management practices and procedures
• Automated record-keeping methods
• Applicable computer systems and applications
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Dealing courteously and effectively with the public
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

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 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)

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.

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