Texas Department of Transportation
Maintenance Crew Chief- Graham Maintenance
Texas Department of Transportation, Graham, Texas, United States, 76450
Job Description - Maintenance Crew Chief – Graham Maintenance (2503637)
Maintenance Crew Chief – Graham Maintenance Are you a skilled transportation maintenance professional ready to take the lead? We’re looking for a dedicated Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in the
Graham Maintenance Section
to assist in guiding a team of technicians and equipment operators in maintaining our roadways. If you thrive in a hands‑on leadership role and have a passion for keeping our roads safe and operational, apply today!
Minimum Salary 51,158.00
Maximum Salary 81,351.00
Pay Basis Yearly
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Work Locations Graham Area Engr/Maint Section 848 US 380 WEST Graham 76450
Travel Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Day
Job 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).
Responsibilities
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.
Responds to emergency notifications as needed.
Contacts private entities as required.
Performs work independently on assignments; refers all unusual issues to the supervisor.
Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads, put up warning signs, and organize crew response.
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 sites and reports problems to supervisors.
Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
Operates light and heavy equipment.
Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serves as a resource for complex questions, 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 Graduate or equivalent in general education.
Experience:
5 years of roadway maintenance related work (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).
Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Considerable knowledge of:
Incident management procedures.
Maintenance contract inspection procedures.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32°F and/or above 100°F for more than one hour.
Subject to hazards such as 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.
Stooping/bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
Standing—prolonged periods of time.
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.
Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Must note: 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.
Job Details Title:
Transportation Maintenance Specialist / State Job Code 9309
Schedule:
Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Standard
Job Level:
Non‑Management
Job Posting Date:
Dec 31, 2025, 5:48:36 PM
Unposting Date:
Jan 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Military Eligibility 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 Act of 1990.
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Maintenance Crew Chief – Graham Maintenance Are you a skilled transportation maintenance professional ready to take the lead? We’re looking for a dedicated Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in the
Graham Maintenance Section
to assist in guiding a team of technicians and equipment operators in maintaining our roadways. If you thrive in a hands‑on leadership role and have a passion for keeping our roads safe and operational, apply today!
Minimum Salary 51,158.00
Maximum Salary 81,351.00
Pay Basis Yearly
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Work Locations Graham Area Engr/Maint Section 848 US 380 WEST Graham 76450
Travel Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Day
Job 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).
Responsibilities
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.
Responds to emergency notifications as needed.
Contacts private entities as required.
Performs work independently on assignments; refers all unusual issues to the supervisor.
Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads, put up warning signs, and organize crew response.
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 sites and reports problems to supervisors.
Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
Operates light and heavy equipment.
Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; serves as a resource for complex questions, 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 Graduate or equivalent in general education.
Experience:
5 years of roadway maintenance related work (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).
Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Considerable knowledge of:
Incident management procedures.
Maintenance contract inspection procedures.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32°F and/or above 100°F for more than one hour.
Subject to hazards such as 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.
Stooping/bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
Standing—prolonged periods of time.
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.
Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Must note: 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.
Job Details Title:
Transportation Maintenance Specialist / State Job Code 9309
Schedule:
Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Standard
Job Level:
Non‑Management
Job Posting Date:
Dec 31, 2025, 5:48:36 PM
Unposting Date:
Jan 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Military Eligibility 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 Act of 1990.
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