Transport Maintence Crew Chief

Transport Maintenance Crew Chief (2601572)

We are looking for a Transport Maintenance Crew Chief for the Paris District located in Lamar County, Paris, TX.

• Minimum Salary: $54,278.00
• Maximum Salary: $87,046.00
• Pay Basis:
  Yearly
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Location:
  
  3600 SW LOOP 286, Paris, TX 75460
• Travel:
  Yes, 5% of the time
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hrs)

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid 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

• Lead a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators performing skilled transportation maintenance activities.
• Assist in administration of the maintenance section and report to the section supervisor.
• Respond to emergency notifications as needed and contact private entities.
• Assist during accidents and emergency weather situations (sand bridges, roads, warning signs) and organize crew response.
• Estimate and gather materials and equipment necessary for assignments.
• Inspect roads en route to and from job sites and report problems to supervisors.
• Maintain records on materials and equipment used and employee timesheets.
• Operate light and heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair on equipment and train crew members on equipment use.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School graduate or equivalent in general education.
• Experience:
  
  5 years of roadway maintenance–related work (full‑time or prorated part‑time). College education or relevant technical training may substitute one year of experience per year.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license; must obtain or already hold a Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 180 days of employment.

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
• Understanding of The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Incident management procedures.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specifications.
• 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.
• Interpreting applicable information.
• Training in classroom, office, or field environments.
• Using hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32°F or above 100°F for over an hour.
• Required to wear protective gear—respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Medium work:
  Lift up to 50 lbs at a time; frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing—walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping—bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Crouching—bending lower body and spine.
• Standing—prolonged periods.
• Walking—moving on foot for long distances from one site to another.
• Visual acuity—operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Physically demanding; pre‑employment physical required.
• Must pass a drug test and be subject to random drug testing. Medical marijuana is not accepted.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.