Transport Maint Crew Chief (Loop)

Looking for a career where you can make a real impact every single day? TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in our Loop Maintenance Office. This role is the perfect blend of hands‑on work, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping keep our community moving safely and smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, this is your chance to work outdoors, learn valuable skills, operate cool equipment, and be part of a crew that takes pride in a job well done. If you’re ready for steady work, great benefits, and a role that actually matters, now’s the time to apply—come help us keep the roads you drive on every day in top shape!

Looking for a career where you can make a real impact every single day? TxDOT's Amarillo District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in our Loop Maintenance Office. This role is the perfect blend of hands‑on work, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping keep our community moving safely and smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, this is your chance to work outdoors, learn valuable skills, operate cool equipment, and be part of a crew that takes pride in a job well done. If you’re ready for steady work, great benefits, and a role that actually matters, now’s the time to apply—come help us keep the roads you drive on every day in top shape!

Potter Co Maint Sec (04POTTERCO)
7700 E LOOP 335 N
Amarillo, 79114

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.

• Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.

• Inspects roads while enroute 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.

• 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.

• Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.

• Inspects roads while enroute 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.

• 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) with "N" Endorsement or have obtained an "N" Endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Licenses and Certifications:

Class A Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Considerable knowledge of:

• Incident management procedures

• Inventory/stock control profedures

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Expert skill in:

• Operating light and heavy highway equipment

Proficient skill in:

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

• Maintaining a safe working environment

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

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 extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Subject to noise and vibration

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

• 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

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist and bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

• 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

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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) with "N" Endorsement or have obtained an "N" Endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Licenses and Certifications:

Class A Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Considerable knowledge of:

• Incident management procedures

• Inventory/stock control profedures

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Expert skill in:

• Operating light and heavy highway equipment

Proficient skill in:

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

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