Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Ellis County

Texas Department of Transportation; Waxahachie (TX); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Descripción de la vacante

Texas Department of Transportation in Ellis County is seeking an experienced Crew Chief to lead roadway maintenance and repair crews. This role directs daily operations, coordinates materials, and ensures safe, efficient transportation infrastructure for Ellis County residents.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5 years of road maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license; Class A CDL within 120 days may be required. The position is full-time, onsite with travel ~10%.

Formación

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• 5 years experience in roadway maintenance. Substitutions for minimum qualifications may apply.
• Must have a Valid driver’s license; Class A CDL required within 120 calendar days from employment.

Responsabilidades

• Leads a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators.
• Oversees daily operations and assigns tasks to ensure timely repairs.
• Inspects roads and reports problems to supervisors.
• Maintains records on materials, equipment, and employee time sheets.
• Operates light and heavy equipment and trains crew members.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Leadership

Communication

Driver's License

Class A CDL (within 120 days)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Ellis County (2602931)

Job Description

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Ellis County - ( 2602931 )

Position Information

The Ellis County Maintenance Office is seeking an experienced Crew Chiefs to lead and oversee roadway maintenance and repair crews. This position is responsible for directing daily operations involving complex roadway repairs, right-of-way maintenance, and traffic control asset upkeep. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to assess roadway conditions and make informed decisions regarding maintenance and repair strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who is committed to maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable transportation infrastructure for Ellis County residents and visitors.

Minimum Salary

: 54,278.00

Maximum Salary

: 87,046.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Navarro/Ellis Ae/Ellis Maint 124 FM 876 Waxahachie 75167

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job 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.
• Assists in administration of the maintenance section.
• Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.
• Inspects roads while en route 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.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• 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) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Licenses and Certifications: Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

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
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials

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
  calculations
• 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

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 outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• 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
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 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

Unposting Date

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .

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.