Transport Maint Crew Chief

About the role

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 and contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads, put up warning signs, and organize response of crews.
• Assists in administration of the maintenance section.
• 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.
• Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
• Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent in general education.
• 5 years of 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).

Skills

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Inventory/stock control procedures.
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; making decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Delegating both routine and important tasks and decisions; sharing authority but maintaining ultimate accountability.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to hazards: moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Required to wear protective gear: respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia.
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Climbing: ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Balancing: walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping: bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Kneeling: bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
• Crouching: bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
• Crawling: moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Walking: moving on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or from one work site to another.
• Pushing: using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.
• Pulling: using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
• Fingering: picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
• Grasping: applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Hearing: perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
• Repetitive Motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close Visual Acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
• Close Visual Acuity: work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.
• Close Visual Acuity: using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication parts.
• Visual Acuity: operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.
• Visual Acuity: operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity: determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.

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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

Schedule

Full-time