Maintenance Section Supervisor -II - Madison

Maintenance Section Supervisor I-II

TxDOT's Bryan District is looking for a Maintenance Section Supervisor at the Madison County Maintenance Office based in Madisonville, TX. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place! At TxDOT in the Bryan District, we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life.

We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

Oversees a maintenance section and is responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a geographic area of the state through the maintenance of all roads, structures and rights-of-way. Oversees a maintenance section with a rank sum ratio of section lane miles and truck/vehicles per lane in accordance with the published rank sum. Supervises technical and clerical employees. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as-needed basis.

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

Essential Duties:
Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities. Handles public complaints. Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors. Plans, schedules and coordinates work project needs to include personnel, equipment and material with the Area Engineer and other district staff on a regular basis. Prepares and monitors the budget. Prioritizes and assigns projects to the maintenance section assistant and crew chiefs;

guides them in the planning and scheduling of personnel/materials/equipment necessary to complete the work; ensures projects follow established safety guidelines. Responsible for maintenance section office activities including human resources, public relations, facilities, inventory management and general office administrative matters.

Additional Duties for Maintenance Section Supervisor II:
Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material Trains other employees. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Maintenance Section Supervisor I: 7 years roadway maintenance or construction-related work. Maintenance Section Supervisor II: 8 years roadway maintenance or construction-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 Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Budgeting methods and procedures Maintenance contract inspection procedures Additional Competencies for Maintenance Section Supervisor II:
Considerable knowledge of:
Incident management procedures Inventory/stock control procedures Expert skill in:
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management Proficient skill in:
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Medium work:
Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion Conditions of Employment:
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. Must be able to report for duty within XX minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond during emergency situations.