Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Palestine Maintenance

Texas Department of Transportation; Palestine (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 with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Descripción de la vacante

Texas Department of Transportation in Palestine, TX is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief to lead a maintenance crew, schedule daily work, and coordinate resources during emergencies. The role requires at least 5 years in roadway maintenance, a valid driver's license and a Class A CDL.

The position offers a full-time schedule with onsite work, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a safety-conscious agency.

Formación

• 5 years experience in roadway maintenance related work.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications: related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Responsabilidades

• Leads a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators.
• Schedules daily work assignments; acts as a resource for complex questions and troubleshooting; presents updates to the supervisor; assists with career conversations and leave approvals.
• Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs, and organize response of crews.
• Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Conocimientos

Valid driver’s license

Class A CDL

Leadership

Coordinating labor, materials, and the

Educación

High School Grad or Equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Palestine Maintenance (2602964)

Job Description

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Palestine Maintenance - ( 2602964 )

Position Information

TxDOT is searching for a Transport Maintenance Crew Chief based in Palestine, TX. Combine your roadway maintenance knowledge, experience and leadership skills in this position to guide a great team and make our roadways safer for your friends and family. At TxDOT, safety is at the forefront of everything we do and our strong safety culture starts with you and the team you will lead. If you're looking to showcase your skills and abilities and advance your career with one of the best highway systems in the nation, this opportunity is for you.

Minimum Salary

54,278.00

Maximum Salary

87,046.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Palestine Area Engr/Maint 4089 S ST HWY 19 Palestine 75801

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 4/10s; Mon-Thur 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
• Assists with surveying-related work
• 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
• 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.
• Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs, and organize response of crews.
• Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians
• 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)

Considerable knowledge of

• Incident management procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• 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
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• 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

Nov 3, 2026, 11:03:40 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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.