Road Maintenance

Texas Department of Transportation•Angleton, TX

14h

About The Position

Coordinates and performs advanced skilled transportation related work installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs, mailboxes, and delineators in a district. Serves as a lead worker and trains other technicians. Work includes coordinating and maintaining inventory and records, ordering of signs and materials, and using specialized tools and equipment related to sign installation. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to a supervisor.

Requirements

None in formal education
5 years in sign installation and/or repair, roadway maintenance, construction, transportation engineering support, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience. (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 Qualifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL , within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License
Extensive knowledge:
Traffic Control Standard Sheets
Standard highway Sign Designs for Texas
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
The Sign Crew Field Book
The Guide to Proper Location and Installation of Signs and Other Devices
Expert skill in:
Installing and repairing signs
Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Proficient skill in:
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Responsibilities

Assists in scheduling and assigning work.
Serves as a lead worker by advising, training, and instructing employees in shop policies and procedures; acting as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Coordinates and conducts nighttime luminaire inspections to ensure reflectivity of signs, delineators, stripping, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs).
Coordinates and inspects roadways to identify sign and delineator deficiencies and recommend repairs.
Coordinates, performs, and maintains inventory of signs.
Assists transportation maintenance crews with maintenance-related work as required; may respond to assist with emergency situations/conditions.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Repairs and installs signs, supports, foundations and delineators in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other departmental guidance.
Trains other technicians on sign installation and safety procedures.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.