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Texas Department of Transp.

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Presidio, TX

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A Maintenance Crew Chief leads a crew of maintenance workers, and provides first-level direction and shift guidance to fellow crew members.

$74,224 / year median in California

+17% projected growth

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Job Description
  • Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief
  • Presidio, TX (2602253) Job Description Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief
  • Presidio, TX
  • ( 2602253 ) Position Information This is your opportunity to have a career where you can make a difference!
TxDOT is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in the Presidio Maintenance Section. You can be a part of a family oriented environment where we work to keep everyone on our roadways safe. Not just enjoying the destination, but enjoying the ride. At TxDOT in the El Paso District, we values safety for our employees and the traveling public. TxDOT is committed to preserving its asset, that is our highway infrastructure. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career and your home life. Apply today and become part of the TxDOT family!
Salary Grade:
Transport Maintenance Crew Chief:
A21
  • $54,278.00
  • $87,046.
00
Minimum Salary :
54,278.00
Maximum Salary :
87,046.00
Pay Basis :
Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Work Locations :
Presidio Maintenance Section 16365 FM 170 Presidio 79845
Travel :
Yes, 10 % of the
Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
Monday
  • Thursday 7:00 a.m.
  • 5:30 p.
m. 40 hrs. per week
Location Flexibility :
Onsite Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: 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 To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) Position Description 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 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. 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. Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians. 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience:
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 Licenses and Certifications:
Valid U.S. driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have a "N" Endorsement or (Tanker Endorsement).
Competencies:
Extensive Knowledge:
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. Inventory/stock control procedures.
Expert skill in:
Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
Proficient skill in:
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others. Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment. Prioritizing and organizing work assignments. Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade. Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Other Attributes:
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals. Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour. Subject to noise.
Sedentary work:
Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Light work:
Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Medium work:
Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs. Sitting
  • prolonged periods of time.
Standing-prolonged periods of time. Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another. Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words. Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication. Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.
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 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Job :
Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops Schedule :
Full-time Employee Status :
Regular Job Type :
Standard Job Level :
Non-Management Job Posting :
Sep 2, 2026, 6:46:48
PM Unposting Date :
Ongoing State Job Title/s :
Transportation Mntnce Spec VI State Job Code/s :
9310 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes . Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Additional Applicant Information for applicants