Transport Maint Crew Chief - Vega

Texas Department of Transportation; Vega (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops role, leading a crew of maintenance technicians and equipment operators. The position requires CDL, a valid driver’s license, and five years of roadway maintenance experience.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, coordinating tasks, and responding to emergencies. Expect extensive knowledge of intermodal maintenance and traffic control standards, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent as minimum education.
• 5 years of roadway maintenance experience (full-time or prorated part-time).
• Valid driver’s license and Class A CDL at time of application.
• Must be able to supervise and lead teams and coordinate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist during accidents and emergencies by sand­ing bridges and roads, erect warning signs, and organize crew response.
• Estimate materials and equipment; inspect roads en route to sites and report issues.
• Maintain records of materials, equipment, and employee time sheets.
• Operate light and heavy highway equipment and oversee maintenance inspectors.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Lead worker

Resource coordination

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec VI

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 en route to and from job site and reports problems to supervisors.
• Maintains records on materials and equipment used and employee time sheets.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• 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 time of application

Competencies

Extensive knowledge of

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Considerable knowledge of

• Incident management procedures
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Expert skill in

• 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
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Proficient skill in

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

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
• Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• 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
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

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

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)

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 23, 2026, 7:57:06 AM

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec VI

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