Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Transport Maint Crew Chief - Trinity County
Groveton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transport Maint Crew Chief to lead a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators. This role involves coordinating equipment, materials, and personnel for roadway maintenance projects while assisting in the administration of the maintenance section.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments
Operates light and heavy equipment
Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment
Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials
Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets
Assists in administration of the maintenance section
Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads, put up warning signs, and organize response of crews; responds after hours, on weekends, and holidays outside of the scheduled on-call schedule
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education
5 years experience in roadway maintenance related work. (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
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
Extensive knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
Extensive knowledge of The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Considerable knowledge of incident management procedures
Expert skill in operating light and heavy highway equipment
Proficient skill in leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Proficient skill in using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Proficient skill in maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to noise and vibration
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
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 bending, kneeling, crawling on various surfaces without falling
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Benefits
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
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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