Position Information

The newly formed Maintenance Specialty Crews Section of the Maintenance Division is looking for a Striping Crew Lead based in the Abilene District Headquarters. This is an exciting career opportunity for the right candidate who enjoys a fast-paced work environment, thrive on a variety of challenging work, interact with employees at all levels and is looking to join a diverse workforce of almost 12,000 where you can build an exciting career.

Work Location is: 4250 North Clack, Abilene, TX 79601

This job will require 90% overnight travel.

Salary Plan/Grade: A19

Note: The applicant must live within 140 miles or 2 hours from the Abilene District Headquarters - 4250 North Clack, Abilene, TX 79601.

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

Leads crews responsible for performing statewide roadway striping, transportation maintenance and emergency response work. Work involves extensive travel across the state of Texas. Reports to the Maintenance Regional Crew Branch Manager. Works with districts and law enforcement. 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:

• Inspects completed projects for correct length of passing lanes, quality of work, etc.
• Inspects roads for future striping needs and marks roads for passing and no passing zones.
• 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 roadway striping or general transportation maintenance assignments with branch manager.
• Oversees application of paint and thermoplastic pavement markings.
• Leads and trains crew member and district staff on equipment use, material application, etc.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensures safe work environment in compliance with safety policies and procedures using appropriate tools and equipment for tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience: 5 years roadway maintenance, roadway striping, highway construction or related experience. (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: Must have a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire . This position requires driving a state vehicle and heavy equipment.

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

Expert skill in

• Scheduling work assignments
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment

Proficient skill in

• Use of personal computers

Other Attributes

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

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
• 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)

• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 120 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.