Transport Maint Crew Chief- Brownfield

Transport Maintenance Crew Chief – Brownfield

Position Information:
In Brownfield, where wide‑open Texas roadways connect hardworking communities, the Crew Chief plays a vital role in keeping life moving. Leading maintenance crews in the field, this position helps ensure highways remain safe, reliable, and ready to serve the traveling public. From routine roadway maintenance to emergency response and storm recovery, the Crew Chief sets the standard for safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

Every day brings the opportunity to make a visible impact, helping keep Brownfield connected, resilient, and on the move.

Minimum Salary: $54,278.00

Maximum Salary: $87,046.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Location:

Brownfield – 800 West Webb, 79316

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

Shift: Day; 40 hours per week; other non‑standard hours, holidays, weekends allowed.

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

TxDOT values work‑life balance and is recognized as a Best Place to Work for Parents.

• 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, put up warning signs, and organize crew response.
• Assist in the administration of the maintenance section.
• Estimate and gather materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.
• Inspect roads en route to and from job sites and report problems to supervisors.
• Maintain records of materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Monitor materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Operate light and heavy equipment.
• Perform some maintenance and repair on equipment and train crew members on equipment use.
• Serve as a lead worker: schedule daily work assignments; act as resource for complex questions and troubleshooting; present operational updates to the supervisor; provide input on team members’ career conversations; approve leave requests to ensure coverage.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.

Experience: 5 years roadway maintenance related work. Full‑time or prorated part‑time experience equivalent. Related college education or technical training may substitute on a year‑per‑year basis.

• Valid driver’s license – position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 120 calendar days of employment. (Or possess one already.)

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Familiarity with methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Knowledge of procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials.
• Incident management procedures experience.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures knowledge.
• Proficiency operating light and heavy highway equipment.
• Leadership skills: assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Labor/materials/equipment coordination.
• Prioritization and organization of work assignments.
• Training experience in classroom, office, or field environments.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Maintenance of a safe working environment and relationships.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; make decisions supporting business objectives and goals.
• Delegate routine and important tasks and decisions; share authority but retain ultimate accountability.

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