Transport Maint Crew Chief - Sterling

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief
- Sterling City

TxDOT's San Angelo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in the Sterling City Maintenance Office. This is an entry-level leadership position in the maintenance section and will help maintain the roads in Sterling and Glasscock counties. Individuals in this role coordinate equipment, materials, and personnel for roadway maintenance projects and work closely with the maintenance section supervisor. Duties require basic computer skills and ability to learn necessary computer applications, as well as providing professional communication and timely responses via phone or email to coworkers and the public.

Experience gained in this position can provide opportunities for advancement within the department.

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Thursday, 7:00 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m.

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief (A21): $4,523.16 - $7,253.83 monthly

Minimum Salary: $54,278.00

Maximum Salary: $87,046.00

Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,200 - $5,500 monthly

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Sterling City Maintenance Sect 5580 North US 87 Sterling City 76951

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details:
Mon
- Thurs, 7:00am - 5:30pm

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

At 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:
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Position

Description:

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.

Essential Duties:

• Assists during accident and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs and organize response of crews.
• 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.
• Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• Performs some 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 duties 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.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application. 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
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Scheduling work assignments
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work…