Transport Maint Crew Chief; Dalhart

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief (Dalhart)

TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in our Dalhart Maintenance Office. This role is the perfect blend of hands-on work, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing you're helping keep our community moving safely and smoothly. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, this is your chance to work outdoors, learn valuable skills, operate cool equipment, and be part of a crew that takes pride in a job well done.

If you're ready for steady work, great benefits, and a role that actually matters, now's the time to apply—come help us keep the roads you drive on every day in top shape!

Minimum Salary: 54,278.00

Maximum Salary: 87,046.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Dallam Co Maint Sec 12190 US HWY 87 Dalhart 79022

Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours/week; M-Th; 10 hour shift;
Possible nights, weekends, and holidays 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)

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 during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs and organize response of crews. Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments. Inspects roads while enroute to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors. 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.

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. 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 "N" Endorsement or have obtained an "N" Endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" Endorsement

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:
Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Considerable knowledge of:
Incident management procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Expert skill in:
Operating light and heavy highway equipment Proficient skill in:
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Maintaining a safe working environment Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Training in a classroom, office, or field environment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Maintaining a safe working environment Ability to:
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Other Attributes:
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems,…