Transport Maint Crew Chief

TxDOT Fort Worth District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief for the Northwest Tarrant County Maintenance Office.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to be part of our Transportation Maintenance team. As a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating a maintenance crew performing a wide variety of roadway maintenance and repair activities, including roadway upkeep, traffic control, emergency response, and infrastructure maintenance within our area. This position requires strong leadership skills, a great spirit of teamwork, and a strong willingness to learn.

We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees, with opportunities for growth and development. We value employee work-life balance and, in keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities such as an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, leading a team, learning, and working independently, join us and let us help you reach your goal!

Physical Location: Northwest Tarrant County Maintenance Office

Salary / Grade: Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief: A21 / $54,278 - $87,046 annually

This position is for one (1) Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

TxDOT Fort Worth District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief for the Northwest Tarrant County Maintenance Office.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to be part of our Transportation Maintenance team. As a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating a maintenance crew performing a wide variety of roadway maintenance and repair activities, including roadway upkeep, traffic control, emergency response, and infrastructure maintenance within our area. This position requires strong leadership skills, a great spirit of teamwork, and a strong willingness to learn.

We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees, with opportunities for growth and development. We value employee work-life balance and, in keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities such as an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, leading a team, learning, and working independently, join us and let us help you reach your goal!

Physical Location: Northwest Tarrant County Maintenance Office

Salary / Grade: Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief: A21 / $54,278 - $87,046 annually

This position is for one (1) Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Nw Tarrant Co Maint Section (02NWTARRCO)
508 S BLUE MOUND ROAD
Saginaw, 76179

Ft Worth District Headquarters (02DISTHQ)
2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820
Fort Worth, 76133

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)

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.

Essential Duties:

• 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 in route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors.
• Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
• Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
• 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.
  

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.

Essential Duties:

• 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 in route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors.
• Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
• Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
• 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) at the time of application with 120 calendar days to obtain an "N" endorsement.
• Mandatory: Commercial Driver Certificate
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
  

Competencies:

• 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
• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control 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 environ
• 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
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• 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 changes
• 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