Texas Department of Transportation
Maintenance Pavement Crew Lead - Maintenance Division
Texas Department of Transportation, Abilene, Texas, us, 79608
Position Information
Travel this great state to help our Maintenance Specialty Crews Section as a Maintenance Pavement Crew Lead. Extensive weekly travel is required while still enjoying a 3-day weekend! Conduct engineering support, roadway maintenance, equipment operation, and more. The right candidate must live within 140 miles or 2 hours from West Regional Crew Office.
Work Location is: 4250 North Clack, Abilene, TX 79601
This job will require 100% overnight travel.
Benefits and Perks
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: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Leads crews responsible for performing statewide transportation maintenance work and emergency response. Work involves extensive travel across the state of Texas. Reports to the Maintenance Regional Crew Branch Manager. Works with districts and law enforcement. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor
Essential Duties:
Inspects completed projects for correct length of passing lanes, quality of work, etc. Inspects roads for Maintenance work and planning needs for future work. Operates light and heavy equipment. Provides direction to crew members in execution of assignments, to include emergency response efforts; and certifies crew timesheet accuracy before submission for entry. Travels to work assignments and evaluates materials and equipment needed for maintenance work or emergency response. Coordinates crew coverage for general transportation maintenance assignments with branch manager. Leads and trains crew member and district staff on equipment use, material application, etc. Ensures safe work environment in compliance with safety policies and procedures using appropriate tools and equipment for tasks. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience:
6 years roadway maintenance, highway construction, or related experience. (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
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Competencies:
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 Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Physical Requirements and Working 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 Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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.
Travel this great state to help our Maintenance Specialty Crews Section as a Maintenance Pavement Crew Lead. Extensive weekly travel is required while still enjoying a 3-day weekend! Conduct engineering support, roadway maintenance, equipment operation, and more. The right candidate must live within 140 miles or 2 hours from West Regional Crew Office.
Work Location is: 4250 North Clack, Abilene, TX 79601
This job will require 100% overnight travel.
Benefits and Perks
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: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Leads crews responsible for performing statewide transportation maintenance work and emergency response. Work involves extensive travel across the state of Texas. Reports to the Maintenance Regional Crew Branch Manager. Works with districts and law enforcement. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor
Essential Duties:
Inspects completed projects for correct length of passing lanes, quality of work, etc. Inspects roads for Maintenance work and planning needs for future work. Operates light and heavy equipment. Provides direction to crew members in execution of assignments, to include emergency response efforts; and certifies crew timesheet accuracy before submission for entry. Travels to work assignments and evaluates materials and equipment needed for maintenance work or emergency response. Coordinates crew coverage for general transportation maintenance assignments with branch manager. Leads and trains crew member and district staff on equipment use, material application, etc. Ensures safe work environment in compliance with safety policies and procedures using appropriate tools and equipment for tasks. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience:
6 years roadway maintenance, highway construction, or related experience. (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
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Competencies:
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 Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Physical Requirements and Working 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 Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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.