Special Jobs Coordinator - Cleburne

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Special Jobs Coordinator I based in Cleburne, TX.  We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

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 flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Salary Grade: A21/ $54,278 - $87,046 (yearly)

Physical Work Location:  2200 FM 2280, Cleburne, Tx 76033

This posting is for one (1) Special Jobs Coordinator position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary.

Coordinates and schedules equipment, materials, and personnel for special transportation jobs and activities. Leads the work of
specialized maintenance and/or technical workers. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work
requires extensive 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 preparing and giving presentations to the public regarding area of responsibility.
• Assists in scheduling equipment, material and personnel necessary for a project
• Ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
• Ensures vehicles are properly equipped and maintained.
• Handles public complaints.
• Trains employees on the use of equipment and procedures.
• Coordinates assignments and oversees the work of special jobs and/or contracted crews.
• Coordinates inventory and distribution of personal protective equipment, monthly safety related inspections, and
  completes safety incident related reports
• 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 Grad or Equivalent in general education

Work Experience:

•  5 YEARS in Roadway maintenance, construction, traffic systems management, or related work
  (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or obtain a CDL "A” License within 120 calendar days after 6 months of continuous employment.

• Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 120 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

• Required to work weekends and holidays.

• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.