Transport Maint Crew Chief (Dalhart)

Texas Department of Transportation; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid for full-time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Dalhart seeks a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief to lead a field crew performing skilled maintenance and operations, including equipment use, scheduling, and safety compliance.

The role requires a valid CDL A with N endorsement, 5 years in roadway maintenance, and the ability to respond to emergencies and weather events. Onsite work with day shifts; some nights or weekends possible.

Qualifications

• High school grad or equivalent required.
• 5 years of roadway maintenance experience; substitutions for education/experience allowed per policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators.
• Schedule daily work assignments and oversee coverage.
• Operate light and heavy equipment as needed.
• Assist in maintenance and repair work and train crew members.
• Coordinate with supervisors and provide operational updates.

Skills

Equipment operation

Crew leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a career where you can make a real impact every single day? 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,

Position Information

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.

• 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. 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) 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

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

Operating light and heavy highway equipment

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, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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 vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

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

• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist and bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
  
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 3, 2026, 8:24:07 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 21, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Transportation Mntnce Spec VI State Job Code/s : 9310

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.