Bridge Maintenance Crew Chief

Bridge Maintenance Crew Chief (Job #2503412)

TxDOT is looking for a Bridge Maintenance Crew Chief in the Paris District. This position is located at the Paris Headquarters in Paris, TX. We have three core values:
Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets. If you are looking for a position that is working outdoors and would like to make the roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position today. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!

Leads a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators performing skilled transportation maintenance activities. Reports to a maintenance section District Maintenance Administrator and assists in administration of the maintenance Bridge Maintenance. 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.

Minimum Salary: 51,158.00

Maximum Salary: 81,351.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

Paris District Headquarters, 3500 SW LOOP 286, Paris, 75460

Yes, 5% of the Time

Monday - Friday | 7AM to 3:30PM | 40 Hours

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

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.

• Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs and organize response crews.
• Assists in administration of the maintenance section.
• Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School Graduate 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class  A  Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an  N  Endorsement or have obtained an  N  Endorsement within 90 calendar days from date of employment.
• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
• Operating light and heavy equipment.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
• Interpreting applicable information.
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment.
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise and vibration.
• Subject to hazards - moving…