Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Coleman

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Coleman (2602198) Job Description Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - Coleman - ( 2602198 ) Position Information Join our team in this lead role as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief and take the lead in guiding a dedicated crew of skilled technicians and equipment operators. In this role, you’ll ensure smooth and efficient transportation maintenance operations while assisting with the administration of the maintenance section. You’ll be crucial in responding to emergency situations, playing a vital part in maintaining our community’s infrastructure. Collaborating with private entities, you’ll foster strong relationships and help drive successful outcomes. Independent and proactive, you’ll take on assignments with confidence and know when to elevate complex issues. Important: As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to complete a simulation designed to evaluate practical application of concepts relevant to the role. Anticipated starting salary: A21: $60,000 - $66,000/yearly Minimum Salary: 60,000.00 Maximum Salary: 66,000.00 Pay Basis: Yearly. FLSA Status : Nonexempt Work Locations: Coleman Co Maintenance Sec 2603 South Commercial SH 206 West Coleman 76834 Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Shift Details: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm Location Flexibility: Onsite Benefits and Perks 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. 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: This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 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 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 Maintenance contract inspection procedures 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 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes 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 Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 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 Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine 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 Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or 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 Aug 24, 2026, 3:01:34 PM Unposting Date Sep 8, 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