Highway Maintenance Crew Chief - Abilene, TX - (2602292)
Position Information TxDOT’s Abilene District is looking for a Highway Maintenance Crew Chief (Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief) for its Taylor County Maintenance Office. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.
: 61,200.00
: 87,046.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Abilene Ae/Taylor Maint Sect
1350 N ARNOLD BLVD
Abilene 79603
: Yes, 25 % 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 PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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 PackageTo 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.The essential duties for the Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief include:Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs.
Assists in administration of the maintenance section.
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.
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 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 QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application with an N endorsement, and with no restriction - This position requires you to drive a state vehicle for TxDOT.Preferred Qualifications:Concrete experienceThe required competencies for the Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief include:Extensive knowledge of:Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device.Considerable knowledge of: Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures
Incident management procedures
Inventory/stock control procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesExpert skill in:Operating light and heavy highway equipmentProficient skill in: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
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Maintaining a safe working environmentAbility to:Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingOther attributes:Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goalsDelegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability
The physical requirements and working conditions for the Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief include:Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another 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
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
Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
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
Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures 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 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 3, 2026, 2:49:14 PM
: Sep 19, 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.
Applicant Information 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.Additional Applicant Information for applicants
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
