Crew Chief - Streets

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, install, remove, repair, replace, and rotate street signs
• Maintain and repair traffic signal lights
• Inspect, install, remove, repair, replace, and maintain pavement markings
• Repair utility street cuts and street failures
• Remove trees, brush, and debris from rights‑of‑way or City property
• Operate trucks to haul supplies and perform minor and preventive maintenance on equipment
• Inspect work sites before, during, and after completion to ensure quality and safety compliance
• Operate all street department equipment including street sweeper, patch truck, and other light equipment as needed
• Oversee and assist assigned staff with administrative and operational duties
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Streets Division Manager

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years experience in all phases of street and alley construction
• Equivalent combinations of education and related municipal work experience may be considered

• Knowledge of materials, maintenance practices, and equipment used in street and City property maintenance
• Ability to operate and climb onto light and heavy equipment such as skid steer loaders, front‑end loaders, street cut saws, compactors, backhoes, and tractors
• Physical strength and ability to use hand tools including shovels, hoes, chainsaws, mowers, weed eaters, and rakes
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safe work practices
• Thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations
• Ability to supervise staff and facilitate team performance
• Proficient in computer use and other office equipment
• Strong communication skills with the public and team, demonstrating courtesy and professionalism

• Continuous outdoor work with exposure to extreme weather, noise, dust, fumes, and physical hazards
• Exposure to moving traffic, confined spaces, loud noises, irritants, rodents, and insects
• Ability to bend, lift (up to 100 lbs), climb, and work in ditches, trenches, and wet or muddy areas
• Must be able to safely operate and service equipment
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Regular attendance required, including evenings, nights, weekends, and on‑call during emergencies and hazardous weather

• Maintain a 100% drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace
• Pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening
• Be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment
• Have and maintain a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL)
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
• Successfully complete a one‑year probationary period
• Pass a criminal history check, background investigation, and drug screening to be considered for employment

When you join the City of Corsicana, your compensation extends far beyond your hourly wage or annual salary. Our comprehensive benefits package represents a significant investment in every employee's financial security, health, and future retirement.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance equal to 1X the employee’s annual base salary up to $100,000 and Supplemental Death Benefit equal to 1X the annual base salary, reduced to $7,500 after retirement through the retirement system (TMRS)
• Optional additional insurance policies
• Retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7 % employee contribution and a 2:1 City match
• Optional tax deferred supplemental 457B plan
• Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of one workday for each month employed
• Employees accrue vacation leave at rates dependent upon years of service
• Employees receive one day each fiscal year for personal leave
• The City observes 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay equal to $6.00/month times length of service with the City of Corsicana.