Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Mineola

Texas Department of Transportation•Mineola, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
Considerable knowledge of Incident management procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
Proficient skill in Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Maintaining a safe working environment
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
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
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Assists in administration of the maintenance section
Assists with surveying-related work
Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments
Inspects roads while en route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors
Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets
Operates light and heavy 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.
Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs, and organize response of crews.
Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned