Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief (Monahans)

Taleo; Monahans (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 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

TxDOT in Monahans, TX is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief to lead a crew of technicians and equipment operators. The role requires responding to emergencies, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring safety and quality in roadway maintenance.

The position offers full-time hours, a detailed benefits package, and career development opportunities. A Class A CDL is required within 30 days of employment, with a minimum of five years’ related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of roadway maintenance experience required; substitutions may apply.
• Valid driver’s license and Class A CDL within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation maintenance crew and schedule daily work.
• Inspect roads and report issues to supervisors.
• Operate light and heavy highway equipment.
• Train crew in equipment use and safety.
• Respond to emergencies and weather events as needed.

Skills

Lead worker

Equipment operation

Communication

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief (Monahans) (2602380)

Job Description

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief (Monahans) - ( 2602380 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief based in Monahans, TX. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Minimum Salary

: 54,278.00

Maximum Salary

: 87,046.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Monahans Maintenance Office 3411 S STOCKTON Monahans 79756

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hours - 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 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 in route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors.
• Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
• 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

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 30 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

• Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures
• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Expert skill in

• Operating light and heavy highway equipment

Proficient skill in

• 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 environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature change
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to 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
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
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
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
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-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects ??