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K597 Transport Maint Crew Chief - Plainview
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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.
$54,806 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
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Between $54k and
$87k
Per Year
Position range in South Plains $27k
•$39k Per Year K597 Transport Maint Crew Chief
•Plainview
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Highway Maintenance Workers
Location:
Plainview, TX
•79072
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
08/31/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Selection Required
Updated:
08/31/2026
Expires:
09/15/2026
Agency Job ID:
2602254
Job #: 17063167
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 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.
Assists with surveying-related work.
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.
Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors. Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
Operates light and heavy equipment.
Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
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.