Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief: Mason Maintenance Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Mason (TX); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement Op­

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Descripción de la vacante

Texas Department of Transportation in Mason, TX is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief to lead the Mason Maintenance Office team. The role involves coordinating daily field tasks, ensuring safe operation of equipment, and directing crews on transportation maintenance projects in the Austin District.

Requirements include a High School diploma and 5 years of roadway maintenance experience, plus a valid driver's license and Class A CDL at hire.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years roadway maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license and Class A CDL at time of hire.
• Ability to drive a state vehicle.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators.
• Schedule daily work assignments and supervise crew.
• Respond to emergencies and weather events; coordinate materials and equipment.
• Inspect roads and report issues.
• Ensure safety and compliance on all operations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team supervision

Outdoor work

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma/ GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief: Mason Maintenance Office (Austin District) (2602690)

Job Description

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief: Mason Maintenance Office (Austin District) - (2602690)

Position Information

Are you a motivated individual who thrives on challenges and wants to make a real impact in your community? Do you enjoy leading a team, working outdoors, and being part of something bigger?

AtTxDOT, we’re more than just roads and bridges—we’re about people, growth, and service and safety. Our Austin District is searching for a dynamic Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief to guide our team at our Mason Maintenance Office located in Mason, TX.

This is your chance to step into a leadership role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Take the next step in your career journey. Be the difference. Lead with purpose.

Minimum Salary

54,278.00

Maximum Salary

87,046.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Mason County Maint Section 2424 SH 29 EAST Mason 76856

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : (4)-10 Hour Days: Mon - Thurs 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. This position 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.

The essential duties for a Transportation Maint Crew Chief include:

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

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 troubleshootingof 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. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

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) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL AT TIME OF HIRE.

Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

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

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Marinating a safe working environment

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

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 outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Subject to noise

Subject to vibration

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently life or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Kneeling- bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

• 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

Oct 19, 2026, 2:26:44 PM

Unposting Date

Nov 3, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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 Act of 1990.