Transport Maint Crew Chief (Midland)

Taleo; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Premiums paid at 100%

Paid Leave and Holidays

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development

Job summary

The Odessa District Midland Maintenance Office is seeking a Transport Maint Crew Chief to lead a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators, performing skilled maintenance on roads and equipment. The role requires 5 years of roadway maintenance experience, a High School diploma, a Class A CDL with N endorsement and a valid driver's license, plus the ability to manage materials, safety, and scheduling.

This is a full-time, onsite position with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of roadway maintenance experience required; college education or technical training may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• CDL Class A with N endorsement and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Leads a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators in roadway maintenance tasks.
• Estimates and gathers materials and equipment needed to complete assignments.
• Inspects roads on route and reports problems to supervisors.
• Maintains records on materials, equipment, and employee time sheets.
• Performs maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on equipment use.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

CDL Class A with N Endorsement

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Description - Transport Maint Crew Chief (Midland) (2602528)

Job Description

Transport Maint Crew Chief (Midland) - ( 2602528 )

Position Information

Now Hiring: Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief

The Odessa District Midland Maintenance Office is looking for a Crew Chief who wants to combine their experience and leadership skills with their knowledge and expertise of transportation maintenance to improve the condition of our roadways. If you are interested in making roadways safer for your friends and family, then we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Salary

54,278.00

Maximum Salary

87,046.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Midland Area Engineer/Maint 5100 W IH 20 Midland 79703

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hrs - Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30 pm 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 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.
• Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment.
• 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) without transmission restrictions and an "N" endorsement at the time of hire

Extensive knowledge of

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work.
• 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
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or 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
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• 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
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing & Pulling-using upper extremities
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• 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.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 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

Oct 2, 2026, 2:16:10 PM

Unposting Date

Nov 2, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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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.