K597 Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Canton

Between $51k and $81k Per Year Position range in East Texas $34k•$60k Per Year K597 Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief•Canton

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation:

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Location:

Canton, TX•75103 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16929617

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

10/14/2025

Updated:

03/30/2026

Expires:

03/30/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

2502975 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . 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 in administration of the maintenance sectionAssists with surveying-related workEstimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignmentsInspects roads while en route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisorsMaintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheetsOperates light and heavy equipmentServes 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.

Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs, and organize response of crews.

Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.

Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign techniciansPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned