Special Jobs Supervisor I - Abilene, TX

Texas Department of Transportation•Abilene, TX

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About The Position

Coordinates and supervises multiple crews engaged in highly specialized transportation maintenance operations within a district to include, but not limited to seal coat operations, bridge repair, roadway reconstruction and/or hot mix overlay. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. 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.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
8 years highway maintenance, maintenance support experience. (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.
Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-IA, -Cert
Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-IB, -Cert
If performing or overseeing hot mix overlay activities, must have completed Hot Mix Asphalt Spec IA certification and/or Hot Mix Asphalt Spec IB certification as appropriate.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Coordinates heavy equipment usage in the district.
Coordinates, plans and schedules multiple crews, equipment and material needed for highly specialized maintenance jobs; as required responds to office/work location to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
Ensures that projects follow established guidelines.
Ensures that vehicles are properly equipped and maintained.
Operates equipment as required.
Oversees major maintenance projects involving roadways, bridges, right-of-way, buildings and grounds.
Performs some administrative duties such as maintaining records on materials, supplies and personnel.
Prepares daily or weekly work schedules.
Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.