Maintenance Section Supvr I - Trinity County

Texas Department of Transportation•Groveton, TX

About The Position

Oversees a maintenance section and is responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a geographic area of the state through the maintenance of all roads, structures and rights-of-way. Oversees a maintenance section with a rank sum ratio of section lane miles and truck/vehicles per lane in accordance with the published rank sum. Supervises technical and clerical employees. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as-needed basis. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
7 years roadway maintenance or construction-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
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
Considerable knowledge of Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Considerable knowledge of Incident management procedures
Considerable knowledge of Inventory/stock control procedures
Considerable knowledge of Budgeting methods and procedures
Considerable knowledge of Maintenance contract inspection procedures
Proficient skill in Supervising technical staff
Proficient skill in Scheduling work assignments
Proficient skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Proficient skill in Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Proficient skill in Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Responsibilities

Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.
Handles public complaints.
Drives to inspect road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills affecting area roadways.
Plans, schedules and coordinates work project needs to include personnel, equipment and material with the Area Engineer and other district staff on a regular basis.
Prepares and monitors the budget.
Prioritizes and assigns projects to the maintenance section assistant and crew chiefs; guides them in the planning and scheduling of personnel/materials/equipment necessary to complete the work; ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
Responsible for maintenance section office activities including human resources, public relations, facilities, inventory management and general office administrative matters.
Responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.