Job Description
Position Information TxDOT's Abilene District Striping Department is looking for a Lead Striping Chief based in Abilene, Texas. Our unit is a diverse team of professionals who work together as a team accomplishing task or handle emergency situations that may arise. It is our main objective to assist the traveling public with guidance through our county.
TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at
Position Title Salary Grade/Range
Lead Striping Chief: A20 / $51,158 - $81,351 Annually
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)
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: - 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.
- Serves as a lead worker by scheduling daily work assignments; service 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.
- Leads the work of others.
- Assists in other areas of district roadway operations as required.
- Ensures adherence to safety standards.
- Inspects completed projects for correct length of passing lanes, quality of work, etc.
- Inspects roads for future striping needs and marks roads for passing and no passing zones.
- May be responsible for overseeing contracted striping.
- Other duties 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 Qualifications
Licenses and Certification s:
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- Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications: Licenses and Certifications : Commercial driver's license (CDL)
Competencies: - Inventory/stock control procedures.
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
- Maintenance contract inspection procedures.
Proficient skill in: - Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
- Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
- Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Ability to: - Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Other Attributes: - 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 extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
- Subject to noise.
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- 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 with in 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
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