Position InformationTxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for two (2) Transportation Maintenance Crew Chiefs in our Special Jobs section. This is an entry-level leadership position in the section and will help perform specialty and complex projects all across the San Angelo District. The Crew Chiefs will lead crews for specialty roadway maintenance, complex repair projects, emergency response and will work closely with the Special Jobs Assistant and District Maintenance Administrator. They will also assist and work closely with other sections, districts and departments throughout the state. Experience and knowledge gained in this position will provide great opportunities for advancement within the department. The Special Jobs team is an elite crew that makes a big difference assisting with emergency response situations, coordinating complex projects that allow you the ability to try different methods of repairs other than routine maintenance and gives you the opportunity to work with many great employees across the district and state. If you are looking for a stable job with lots of paid time off, with a team that makes you feel like family, apply now!Transp Maint Crew Chief (A20): $4,263.16 - $6,779.25 monthly
Benefits and PerksAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- 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. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation PackageTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position DescriptionLeads 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.Essential Duties:
- Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and 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
- Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
- Operates light and heavy equipment.
- Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of the 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.
Minimum Qualifications: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 . Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:
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- Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must have a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Must have or have obtained N (tanker) endorsement and remove any transmission restriction within 60 calendar days from date of employment.
Competencies:
- 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
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Operating light and heavy highway equipment
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise and vibration
- Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places, heat and chemicals
- 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.
- Standing - prolonged periods of time
- Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Visual Acuity - operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mill
- Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- 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.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize medical marijuana under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
- Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or holidays.
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
- Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
- Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
- Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.