Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief-West Bexar
Texas Department of Transportation, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief – West Bexar, Texas
Join the Texas Department of Transportation as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in the West Bexar Maintenance Office.
Core Responsibilities
Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads, put up warning signs, and organize crew response.
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.
Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
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 contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
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 job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High School Graduate 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. Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an “N” endorsement at time of application.
Competencies
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials.
Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures.
Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments.
Incident management procedures.
Inventory/stock control procedures.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Maintenance contract inspection procedures.
Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data, and engineering calculations.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
Interpreting applicable information.
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment.
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Maintaining a safe working environment.
Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Using logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; making decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Delegating both routine and important tasks and decisions; sharing authority but having ultimate accountability.
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 above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Subject to noise and vibration.
Subject to hazards – moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Subject to atmospheric conditions – fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. \ to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device. Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia.
Works in narrow aisles or passageways.
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
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.
Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
Crouching – bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
Crawling – moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
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.
Pushing – using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.
Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
Fingering – picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
Grasping – applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
Feeling – determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects.
Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing – perceiving sound at normal speaking levels; receiving information by oral communication.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Using measurement devices; operating machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.
Operating motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
Determining work quality/making general observations of facilities/structures.
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 45 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Benefits and Perks
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.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit: Total Compensation Package.
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Core Responsibilities
Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads, put up warning signs, and organize crew response.
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.
Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
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 contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
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 job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High School Graduate 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. Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an “N” endorsement at time of application.
Competencies
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials.
Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures.
Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments.
Incident management procedures.
Inventory/stock control procedures.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Maintenance contract inspection procedures.
Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data, and engineering calculations.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
Interpreting applicable information.
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment.
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Maintaining a safe working environment.
Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Using logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; making decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Delegating both routine and important tasks and decisions; sharing authority but having ultimate accountability.
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 above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Subject to noise and vibration.
Subject to hazards – moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Subject to atmospheric conditions – fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. \ to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device. Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia.
Works in narrow aisles or passageways.
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
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.
Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
Crouching – bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
Crawling – moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
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.
Pushing – using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.
Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
Fingering – picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
Grasping – applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
Feeling – determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects.
Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing – perceiving sound at normal speaking levels; receiving information by oral communication.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Using measurement devices; operating machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.
Operating motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
Determining work quality/making general observations of facilities/structures.
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 45 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Benefits and Perks
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.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit: Total Compensation Package.
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Referral increases your chances of interviewing 2x.
Get notified about new Maintenance Crew Chief jobs in
San Antonio, TX .
#J-18808-Ljbffr