Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief (Monahans)

About the Role

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 notifications on an as‑needed basis and involves contact with private entities. Employees at this level work independently on assignments; unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist during accidents and emergency weather situations by sanding bridges and roads, putting up warning signs, and organizing crew response.
• Estimate and gather materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.
• Inspect roads while en route to and from job sites and report problems to supervisors.
• Inspect work performed by maintenance contractors.
• Operate light and heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair on equipment and train crew members on equipment use.
• Serve as lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments, acting as a resource for complex questions and troubleshooting, presenting operational updates to the supervisor, providing input on team members’ career conversations, and approving leave requests to ensure operational coverage.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years of roadway maintenance‑related work (full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent). Related college education or technical training may be substituted for experience on a one‑year‑per‑year basis.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required; must be obtained within 30 calendar days of employment if not already held.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) – required for operating a state vehicle.

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance.
• Familiarity with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Methods and procedures for storage & transport of hazardous materials.
• Design, testing, and quality control of materials used in highway construction and maintenance.
• Incident management, inventory/stock control, and applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
• Expert skill in operating light and heavy highway equipment.
• Proficient skill in leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment; prioritizing and organizing work assignments; interpreting applicable information.
• Training in classroom, office, or field environments; using hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Maintaining safe and effective working relationships and environments.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Logical reasoning, problem definition, fact establishment, and decision‑making aligned with business objectives.
• Delegation of routine and important tasks while retaining ultimate accountability.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Exposure to varied environmental conditions (weather, temperature extremes below 32°F and above 100°F, noise, vibration, moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places, chemicals, fumes, dust, gases, poor ventilation).
• Required protective gear: respirator, hard hat, or other devices.
• Frequent work in small/crawl spaces, manholes, narrow aisles, and other confined areas.
• Physical tasks ranging from sedentary (lifting up to 10 lb) to medium work (lifting up to 50 lb), climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing for prolonged periods, walking long distances, pushing, pulling, lifting, fine finger motions, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, and close visual acuity tasks (inspection, measurement, operating machinery, driving).

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre‑employment physical and a drug test; this is a Safety Impact position subject to random drug testing. Medical marijuana is not accepted as a valid medical explanation for a positive test result under 49 CFR Part 40. Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergencies.

Position Information

TxDOT’s Odessa District is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief based in Monahans, TX. The agency employs over 12,000 statewide and offers a range of work‑life‑balance programs, including telework, flexed and compressed schedules, wellness leave incentives, an in‑house wellness center, career development, tuition assistance, and other benefits.

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
• Recognition as a Best Place for Working Parents (2024) and Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksite designation