Transport Maint Crew Chief (Loop)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Amarillo is seeking a Transport Maint Crew Chief to lead a crew performing skilled transportation maintenance activities. This role involves supervising daily work, coordinating materials, and ensuring safety standards across roadways and equipment usage.

The position demands up to 25% travel, day shifts with potential nights, weekends, and holidays. Requires CDL Class A with N endorsement or ability to obtain within 120 days, plus 5 years of roadway

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in roadway maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive a state vehicle.
• CDL Class A with N endorsement or obtain within 120 days of employment.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators.
• Schedule daily work assignments and provide guidance on complex issues.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate sand, signs, and crew response.
• Inspect roads and manage materials/equipment; maintain records.
• Operate light and heavy highway equipment and perform basic repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A with N endorsement

Job description

Job Description - Transport Maint Crew Chief (Loop) (2602751)

Job Description

Transport Maint Crew Chief (Loop) - ( 2602751 )

Position Information

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 Loop 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

Potter Co Maint Sec 7700 E LOOP 335 N Amarillo 79114

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.

Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.

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.

Licenses and Certifications

Class A Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

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

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

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

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

Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Physical Requirements and Working 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 near 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

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec VI State Job Code/s : 9310

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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.