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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION K597 Transport Maint Crew Chief - Gatesville in GATESVILLE, Texas
Leads a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators performing skilled transportation maintenance activities. Reports to a maintenance section supervisor and assists in administration of the maintenance section. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. 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:Assists in administration of the maintenance sectionEstimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignmentsInspects roads while en route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisorsInspects work performed by maintenance contractorsMaintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheetsServes as a lead worked 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 coveragePerforms other job responsibilities as assigned