Transport Maint Crew Chief

Transport Maint Crew Chief (2600088)

Job Description

Transport Maint Crew Chief - ( 2600088 )

Are you ready to lead a skilled team in maintaining vital transportation infrastructure? TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief to work in our Special Jobs Section. This dedicated individual will lead a crew in performing essential roadway maintenance tasks. If you're ready to take charge and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

51,158.00

73,215.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt

Amarillo District Headquarters 5715 CANYON DR Amarillo 79110

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours/week;
Monday - Thursday;
Possible nights, weekends, holidays & hours other than 7-5:30 Location Flexibility :
Onsite

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

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• 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.
• Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs and organize response of crews.
• Assists in administration of the maintenance section.
• Maintains records on material 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 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.
• Inspects roads while enroute to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

5 years experience in roadway maintenance related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" endorsement or have obtained the "N" endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

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
Considerable knowledge of
Incident management procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Operating light and heavy highway equipment
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Using applicable…