This position performs skilled transportation maintenance activities and leads a crew of Transportation Maintenance Technicians. Reports to a maintenance section supervisor or their assistant and assists in administration of the maintenance section. 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 during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put-up warning signs. Assists in administration of the maintenance sectionAssists in monitoring materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.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. Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.Operates light and heavy equipment.Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment.Serves as a lead worker.Troubleshoots problems.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.