Job Description

Transport Maint Crew Chief (Dalhart) - (2602300)

Position Information 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 Dalhart 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!

Minimum Salary

: 54,278.00

Maximum Salary

: 87,046.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Dallam Co Maint Sec

12190 US HWY 87

Dalhart 79022

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours/week; M-Th; 10 hour shift; Possible nights, weekends, and holidays 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: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.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 QualificationsLicenses 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.Preferred Qualifications:Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" EndorsementCompetencies:Extensive knowledge of:Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenanceThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesConsiderable knowledge of:Incident management proceduresApplicable 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 engineeringUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeMaintaining a safe working environmentPrioritizing and organizing work assignmentsTraining in a classroom, office, or field environmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersMaintaining 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 goalsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noise and vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsSubject 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 lbsSitting - prolonged periods of timeStanding-prolonged periods of timeStooping-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 spineWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationVisual 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.

Job

: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Sep 3, 2026, 8:24:07 PM

Unposting Date

: Sep 21, 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