Transportation Maint Crew Chief I or II - Bell County - ( 2301521 )

Position Information

Waco District's Bell County Maintenance Section is looking for a Crew Chief I or II in Belton, Tx who wants to combine their leadership skills with their knowledge and expertise of skilled transportation maintenance to lead a team of Transportation Maintenance Technicians. Our goal is to ensure that roadways are being maintained for the safety of the public.

Work Location: 410 W. Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513

Salary Grade: Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief I = A17 $36,976 - $58,399
Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief II = A18 $39,521 - $64,449

At TxDOT, safety is at the forefront of everything we do and our strong safety culture starts with you and the team you will lead. As a Crew Chief, you will report to the Maintenance Section Supervisor and assist with administrative tasks of the section. If you're looking to showcase your skills and abilities, advance your career within TxDOT's maintenance sections, or ready start a career with one of the best highway systems in the nation, this opportunity is for you!

Minimum Salary : 36,976.00 Maximum Salary : 64,449.00 Pay Basis : Yearly Work Locations : Belton Area Office 410 W LOOP 121 Belton 76513 Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday- Thursday 7am-5:30pm Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs skilled transportation maintenance activities and leads a crew of Transportation Maintenance Technicians. Reports to a maintenance section supervisor or their assistant and assists in administration of the maintenance section. 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:

Transportation Crew Chief I:

• 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.
• Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
• Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment.
• Serves as a lead worker.
• Troubleshoots problems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Crew Chief II ( in addition to above):

• Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs, and organize response of crews.
• Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Assists in administration of the maintenance section.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief I: 5 years roadway maintenance related work.

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief II: 6 years roadway maintenance related work.

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Commercial Class "A" driver’s license at time of application and "N" endorsement within 90 days of hire. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief I:

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Using of light and heavy highway equipment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Communicate effectively

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief II ( in addition to the above):

• 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
• Scheduling work assignments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• 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
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• 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
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• 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
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• 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
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Valid Commercial Class "A" driver’s license at time of application and "N" endorsement within 90 days of hire. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to be "On-Call" rotations and report within 45 minutes when "On-Call"
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirement
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.

Job : Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Job Type : Standard

Job Level : Non-Management

Job Posting : May 3, 2023, 2:57:35 PM Unposting Date : Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Transportation Maint Specialist IV/V State Job Code/s : 9308/9309

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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 Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information