Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Madison

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief – Madison County, Texas (2600455)

TxDOT's Bryan District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in Madison County, Texas. In this leadership role, you'll guide a skilled maintenance crew and help keep Texas roads safe and reliable. At TxDOT you'll enjoy great benefits, strong career development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community every day.

At TxDOT we value employee work‑life balance. Our programs include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Salary Plan/Grade:
Transport Maint Crew Chief: $51,158 – $81,351 per year. Pay Basis:
Yearly. FLSA Status:
Nonexempt.

Work Locations:
Madison County Maint Section 910 North May Street, Madisonville 77864. Travel:
Yes, approximately 10% of the time. Shift: Day. Job 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package, visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package. For benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

• Lead a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators, performing skilled maintenance activities.
• Assist during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads, and put up warning signs; organize the response of crews.
• Assist in the administration of the maintenance section and report unusual issues to the supervisor.
• Inspect roads while en route to and from job sites and report problems to supervisors.
• Maintain records on materials and equipment used, and employee time sheets.
• Operate light and heavy equipment.
• Oversee contract workers and coordinate applicable activities.
• Perform maintenance and repair on equipment and train crew members on equipment use.
• Schedule daily work assignments; serve as a resource for complex questions and troubleshooting; present operational updates to the supervisor; provide input on team members' career conversations; and approve leave requests to ensure operational coverage.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Graduate or Equivalent in general education.
• 5 years experience in roadway maintenance related work (full‑time or prorated part‑time). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

• Valid driver's license; must drive a state vehicle.
• Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or to obtain a Class "A" CDL within 120 calendar days of employment.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work;
  Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; incident management procedures.
• Proficient skills in performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, technical survey data, and engineering calculations; leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others; coordinating labor, materials, and equipment; prioritizing and organizing work assignments; training in a classroom, office, or field environment; maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; to delegate tasks and decisions; share authority but hold ultimate accountability.

• Subject to environmental conditions; limited protection from weather. May experience extreme cold and heat (below 32°F or above 100°F for more than one hour).
• Exposure to noise, vibration, moving…