Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Lampasas

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.
• 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.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
• Performs 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 job responsibilities as assigned.

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 Class "A" Commercial driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Skills

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
• Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
• Air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces, manholes, and 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.
• 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.
• Pushing: using upper extremities to press against an 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.
• Feeling: determining size, shape, temperature, or texture of objects.
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Hearing: perceiving sound at normal speaking levels; receiving 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; visual inspection of small defects/parts; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.
• Determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Pay

Anticipated starting salary: $60,000 - $66,000/yearly.

Schedule

Full-time.

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.