Transport Maint Crew Chief- New Braunfels

Job Description - Transport Maint Crew Chief- New Braunfels (2602396) Job Description Position Information TxDOT’s New Braunfels Maintenance Office is responsible for maintaining approximately 800 miles of the State’s highway and roadway systems throughout Comal and parts of surrounding counties. Our Crew Chiefs play an essential leadership role in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective maintenance operations for the traveling public. In this role, you will lead and oversee maintenance crews, coordinate daily work activities, operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment, and ensure roadway maintenance, signage, debris removal, and other maintenance operations are completed safely and efficiently. Minimum Salary 54,278.00 Maximum Salary 87,046.00 Pay Basis Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt Work Locations New Braunfels Area/Mnt Office 4102 IH 35 SOUTH New Braunfels 78130 Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 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. 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. Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors. Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets. Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials. Operates light and heavy equipment. Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities. 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 from date of application Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments Incident management 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 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 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 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. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and 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 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 Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) 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 Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures 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 Sep 16, 2026, 3:02:22 PM Unposting Date Oct 2, 2026, 4:59:00 AM 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of Transportation