Transport Maint Crew Chief- Travis Central Maint. (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Premiums Paid

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

On-the-Job Training

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief for the Austin District. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for ensuring safe and efficient roadways. Your duties will include conducting roadway repairs, managing traffic operations, and responding to emergencies.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with a Class 'A' CDL. The position offers a salary range of $54,278 to $87,046 annually.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Requires a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License at hire.
• 5 years of experience in roadway maintenance or related work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in maintaining roadways and infrastructure.
• Respond to emergencies and organize crew responses.
• Inspect work performed by contractors and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Roadway Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Emergency Response

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Light Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Transport Maint Crew Chief- Travis Central Maint. (Austin District) (2602415)

Job Description

Transport Maint Crew Chief- Travis Central Maint. (Austin District) - ( 2602415 )

Position Information

It's Time to Make Your Move to TxDOT!

TxDOT's Austin District is looking for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief based in Austin, TX. As a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief in the Travis Central Maintenance Office, you will lead a skilled team in maintaining safe, efficient roadways through roadway repairs, traffic operations, emergency response, and infrastructure preservation. This role combines hands‑on leadership, operational oversight, and a strong commitment to safety and public service.

Salary Plan/Grade: Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief : A21 ($54,278 -$87,046/yearly)

Minimum Salary: 54,278.00

Maximum Salary: 87,046.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: North Austin Area Engr Office 1001 EAST PARMER LANE, STE B Austin 78753

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours, Monday - Friday, may include some nighttime work

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)

This position 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.

• - Assists during accidents and emergency weather situations to sand bridges and roads and put up warning signs, and organize response of crews.
• - Assists in administration of the maintenance section.
• - Estimates and gathers materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments.
• - Inspects roads while in route to and from job site 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 the work of designated maintenance inspectors and herbicide operators.
• - 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 Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with "N" Endorsement

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• 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 environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• - Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• - Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• - Subject to noise
• - 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
• - Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• - Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• - Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• - Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• - Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• - 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.
  • 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 45 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 21, 2026, 6:58:21 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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 .

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.