Transport Maint Crew Chief - Fayette Co Maint - (2602429) Position Information Our Crew Chiefs play an essential leadership role in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective maintenance operations for the traveling public. In this role, you will lead and oversee maintenance crews, coordinate daily work activities, operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment, and ensure roadway maintenance, signage, debris removal, and other maintenance operations are completed safely and efficiently. If you are a strong leader who is not afraid to get hands-on, enjoys working as part of a team, and is ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this position!
Minimum Salary :
54,278.00
Maximum Salary :
87,046.00
Pay Basis :
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt Travel :
Yes, 10 % of the
Time Shift:
Day Job Shift Details:
40
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 Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets Inspects roads while en route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors. Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials. 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. 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 driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications:
Commercial driver's license (CDL)
Competencies:
Extensive Knowledge of:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work 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 Maintaining a safe working environment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Ability to: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Considerable knowledge of: Incident management procedures
Other Attributes:
Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
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 60 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 17, 2026, 2:27:33
PM Unposting Date :
Oct 1, 2026, 11:59:00
PM 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