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

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief

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)

Position Description 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. Essential Duties: 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. 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

Competencies: 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

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. 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 . 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