Roadway Maintenance Lead & Emergency Response

Texas Department of Transportation; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Mntnce Spec VII to assist a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing crews and contractors for a safe, efficient road network within a designated area. You will lead maintenance teams, respond to emergencies, and handle routine operations independently while escalating unusual issues to the supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six years in roadway maintenance or related work, with a valid Class A CDL

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
• 6 years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction-related work.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications may be made with related college education or relevant technical training.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License at the time of application; tanker endorsement required within 120 calendar days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budget preparation for the section.
• Assist the maintenance section supervisor in overseeing the work of the section and contracted crews including scheduling equipment, material and personnel for section projects.
• Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing emergency response to inclement weather, accidents, and hazardous spills affecting area roadways.
• Ensure all projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Handle public complaints.
• Inspect road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by crews and contractors.
• Responsible for operations of section in absence of supervisor.
• Serve as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments and providing input on team members’ career conversations; approve leave requests to ensure coverage.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Public relations

Incident management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Mntnce Spec VII to assist a Maintenance Section Supervisor in overseeing crews and contractors for a safe, efficient road network within a designated area. You will lead maintenance teams, respond to emergencies, and handle routine operations independently while escalating unusual issues to the supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six years in roadway maintenance or related work, with a valid Class A CDL