Transport Maint Crew Chief; Midland

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief

The Odessa District Midland Maintenance Office is looking for a Crew Chief who wants to combine their experience and leadership skills with their knowledge and expertise of transportation maintenance to improve the condition of our roadways. If you are interested in making roadways safer for your friends and family, then we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Salary: $54,278.00

Maximum Salary: $87,046.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Midland Area Engineer/Maint 5100 W IH 20 Midland 79703

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40 hrs
- Monday
- Friday 7am - 3:30 pm

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 in administration of the maintenance section. Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments. Inspects roads while on route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors. Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets. Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment. 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) without transmission restrictions and an "N" endorsement at the time of hire

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work. The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Considerable knowledge of:
Incident management procedures Inventory/stock control procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes 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 Training in a classroom, office, or field environment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise and vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Works frequently in small/crawl spaces;

manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia Works in narrow aisles or passageways Medium work:
Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs. Sitting - prolonged periods of time Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc. Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction…