Job Description

Roadway Maintenance Crew Chief- Marshall, TX - (2602383)

Position Information TxDOT's Atlanta District is looking for a Roadway (Transportation) Maintenance Crew Chief in our Marshall, TX Maintenance Section. As a crew chief, you will coordinate equipment, materials, and personnel for roadway maintenance projects and work closely with the maintenance section supervisor. Experience gained in this position can provide opportunities for advancement within the department.

Minimum Salary

: 54,278.00

Maximum Salary

: 87,046.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Marshall Area Office/Maint Sec

300 EAST LOOP 390 N

Marshall 75670

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours- 4, 10s - Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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)

Position Description

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: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.Assists in administration of the maintenance section.Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads, put-up warning signs, and organize response of crews.Performs some maintenance and repair on equipment and trains crew members on the use of equipment.Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.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.Operates light and heavy equipment.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. Licenses and Certifications:Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Must have "N" CDL Endorsement or obtain within 90 days of employment Preferred Qualifications:Class "A" CDL with "N" Endorsement Competencies:Knowledge ofMethods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering, construction, and maintenance workDesign, testing, and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structuresThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesIncident management proceduresSkill inOperating light and heavy highway equipmentLeading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of othersCoordinating labor, materials, and equipmentUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersMaintaining a safe work environmentAbility toCommunicate effectively, both verbally and in writingOther AttributesExercises 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 accountabilityPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to noise and vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbsClimbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etcBalancing-walking, standing, crouching bending, kneeling, crawling on various surfaces without fallingStanding-prolonged periods of timeLifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionVisual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and millsVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentConditions 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 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 15, 2026, 3:41:32 PM

Unposting Date

: Sep 30, 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