Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief

Texas Department of Transportation

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 put up warning signs and organize response of crews.
• 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.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• 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 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.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Conditions of Employment

This position requires 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. Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours. Required to work weekends and holidays. Must have Class A CDL at the time of application. Required to work hours other than 8 to 5. Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions. Required to wear personal protective equipment. Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he / she can report to work within 1 hour for emergency situations.

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for one (1) Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. Physical Work Address : 2540 Edgecliff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76133. Salary Grade : Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief : A20, $51,258.00 - $81,351.00 (Annually). This posting is for one (1) Transport Maintenance Crew Chief, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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 Act of 1990.

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