Leads a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators performing skilled transportation maintenance activities. Reports to a maintenance section supervisor and assists in administration of the maintenance section. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and place warning signs and organize response of crews.
Assists in administration of the maintenance section.
Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.
Inspects roads while enroute to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors.
Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
Operates light and heavy equipment.
Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment.
Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serving as a 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 coverage.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience: 5 years' experience in roadway maintenance related work. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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 Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application.
Competencies:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Maintenance contract inspection procedures
Operating light and heavy highway equipment
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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.
Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Position Information
TxDOT’s Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief to work in our Hereford Maintenance Office. If you looking to build a career, with a great group of people, TxDOT’s Amarillo District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance.
At TxDOT, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve 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. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Position TitleSalary Grade/Range
Transport Maint Crew Chief A20/$63,600.00-$77,477.00
Benefits And Perks
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
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)
Job
Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
Jun 17, 2024, 3:09:46 PM
State Job Title/s
Transportation Mntnce Spec V
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.
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
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
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