K597 Transport Maint Crew Chief-Special Crews (Waco District)

Between $54k and $87k Per Year Position range in McLennan County $28k - $37k Per Year K597 Transport Maint Crew Chief-Special Crews (Waco District)

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation:

Highway Maintenance Workers

Location:

Waco, TX - 76705

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

05/18/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

05/19/2026

Expires:

06/02/2026

Agency Job ID:

2601166 Job #: 17016315 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . 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 en 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.

Monitors materials testing and inventory of roadway maintenance materials.

Operates light and heavy equipment.

Oversees contract workers and coordinates applicable activities.

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.