Highway Maintenance Crew Chief - Gail, TX

Job Title and Location

Highway Maintenance Crew Chief - Gail, TX (2503484), Borden Maintenance Office, Borden County Maint Section 400 EAST WASSON AVE, Gail 79738

TxDOT's Abilene District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in the Borden Maintenance Office. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place! At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

Minimum: $51,158.00 | Maximum: $81,351.00

Yearly. FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Borden County Maint Section 400 EAST WASSON AVE, Gail 79738

Yes, 25% of the time

Day

Onsite

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).

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

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.

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Valid Commercial Class A Driver License (CDL) with an N Endorsement and no restrictions.
• Experience with methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials.
• Operating light and heavy highway 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.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Communicating…