Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief

Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief - San Saba

Position Information

Join our team in this lead role as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Chief and take the lead in guiding a dedicated crew of skilled technicians and equipment operators. In this role, you'll ensure smooth and efficient transportation maintenance operations while assisting with the administration of the maintenance section. You'll be crucial in responding to emergency situations, playing a vital part in maintaining our community's infrastructure. Collaborating with private entities, you'll foster strong relationships and help drive successful outcomes. Independent and proactive, you'll take on assignments with confidence and know when to escalate complex issues. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become a key player in maintaining vital transportation systems

Anticipated starting salary: A20: $56,400 - $62,400/ yearly

Minimum Salary: 56,400.00 Maximum Salary: 62,400.00 Anticipated Starting Salary :56,400 - $62,400/ yearlyPay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: NonexemptWork Locations: San Saba Co Maintenance Sec 2502 W WALLACE San Saba 76877Travel: Yes, 25 % of the TimeShift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday - Friday 7am -3:30pmLocation 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

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Position Description

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 in administration of the maintenance section.
• Assists with surveying-related work.
• Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors.
• Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.
• Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.
• Oversees the work of designated maintenance inspectors and sign technicians.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

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

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "N" endorsement or have obtained an "N" endorsement within 90 calendar days from date of employment.

• Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Interpreting applicable information

• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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 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 50 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: Nov 21, 2025, 10:35:58 AM Unposting Date: Dec 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Transportation Mntnce Spec V State Job Code/s: 9309

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.

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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