Transport Maint Crew Chief

Texas Department of Transportation • Mccamey, TX

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
• 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 Qualifications
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without transmission restrictions and an "N" endorsement at the time of hire
• Extensive knowledge of Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Considerable knowledge of: Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Expert skill in Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Proficient skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise and vibration
• 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
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Sitting - 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, Crouching, Crawling
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing & Pulling-using upper extremities
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• 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-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
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED