Transport Maint Crew Chief - Ballinger

About the role

The Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief leads a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators performing skilled transportation maintenance activities. Reporting to a maintenance section supervisor, the role involves assisting in the administration of the maintenance section and responding to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists during accident and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs and organize response of crews.
• Affords assistance in the 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.
• Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Maintains materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• 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 duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application. Must have or have obtained "N" (tanker) endorsement and remove any transmission restriction within 60 calendar days from date of employment.

Skills

Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Operating light and heavy highway equipment
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Benefits and Perks

• 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

Position Information

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in the Ballinger Maintenance Office. This is an entry-level leadership position in the maintenance section and will help maintain the roads in Runnels County. Individuals in this role coordinate equipment, materials, and personnel for roadway maintenance projects and work closely with the maintenance section supervisor. Duties require basic computer skills and ability to learn necessary computer applications, as well as providing professional communication and timely responses via phone or email to coworkers and the public. Experience gained in this position can provide opportunities for advancement within the department.

Work Schedule

Mon - Thurs, 7:00am to 5:30pm

Additional Information

Transport Maint Crew Chief (A21): $54,278 - $87,046