Transportation Maintenance Lead — Crew Chief

Texas Department of Transportation; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid for full-time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Monahans, TX, seeks a Transportation Maintenance Lead to supervise a crew and perform skilled roadway maintenance. You will coordinate daily work, inspect roadways, and ensure safety standards while operating light and heavy equipment.

A Class A CDL is required or must be obtained within 30 days, with a valid driver’s license. Emphasis on emergency response readiness and team leadership.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of roadway maintenance experience required (full-time or prorated part-time).
• Must have a Class A CDL or obtain CDL within 30 days of employment; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of maintenance technicians and equipment operators.
• Oversee daily work assignments and provide updates to supervisor.
• Inspect roads and report issues; supervise contractors.
• Operate light and heavy highway equipment.
• Train crew members on equipment usage.
• Assist during accidents and emergency weather events; manage response of crews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leading & supervising others

Team coordination

Planning & prioritizing

Communication (written)

Safety & compliance

Training others

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Tool usage (hand & power)

Interpreting information

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Monahans, TX, seeks a Transportation Maintenance Lead to supervise a crew and perform skilled roadway maintenance. You will coordinate daily work, inspect roadways, and ensure safety standards while operating light and heavy equipment.

A Class A CDL is required or must be obtained within 30 days, with a valid driver’s license. Emphasis on emergency response readiness and team leadership.