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

Texas Department of Transportation; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid for full-time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Mason City, TX seeks a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief to lead a team of maintenance technicians and equipment operators, coordinating daily work and responding to emergencies.

You will supervise tasks, report to a maintenance section supervisor, and ensure safe, efficient operations while driving a state vehicle and mentoring crew members. A CDL-A is required at hire, with strong leadership and maintenance duties central to the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of roadway maintenance experience; substitutions allowed for education/experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required at time of hire.
• Valid driver’s license (state).

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of transportation maintenance technicians and equipment operators.
• Assign daily work and supervise crew; provide updates to supervisor.
• Assist in administration of the maintenance section and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Inspect roads and report problems; oversee equipment maintenance and training.
• Drive state vehicle and coordinate resources (labor, materials, equipment).

Skills

Lead worker

Team leadership

Scheduling workload

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State Job Title/s

Transportation Mntnce Spec VI

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.

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
• 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. 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.

Competencies

• 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
• Climbing- ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc
• Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Kneeling- bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

Conditions of Employment

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

• 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.

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?

At TxDOT, 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.

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

Oct 19, 2026, 9:26:44 AM

Military Occupational Specialty

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.

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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