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Texas Department of Transportation

Equipment Operator - Brazos Co

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$53,887 / year median in Texas

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Equipment Operator - Brazos Co - ( 2601839 ) Position Information TxDOT is looking for an Equipment Operator based in our Bryan District. Please apply if you are a talented and motivated professional interested in unique challenges, and opportunities for growth. At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at hidden_benefits.pdf (txdot.gov).
Salary Grade:
A18
Equipment Operator:
$45,521 - $71,055
Minimum Salary :
45,521.00
Maximum Salary :
71,055.00
Pay Basis :
Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Work Locations :
Bryan District Headquarters 2591 NORTH
EARL RUDDER FREEWAY
Bryan 77803
Travel :
Yes, 10 % of the
Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
40
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 Performs complex transportation maintenance work operating heavy equipment such as: a tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, profiling/milling machine, and dump truck. 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 In providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic. Monitors and fills out various required reports including time-keeping equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress. Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a quarter cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper and mower. Operates one or more types of complex heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt profiling/milling machine and dump truck. Performs preventive maintenance inspections(PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment; as required uses/moves equipment tools, materials and products related to these-activities to Include tires and equipment attachments. May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications. Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs. Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills. Qualifications -
External Minimum Qualifications:
Education :
No education required.
Experience :
1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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. Commercial driver's license (CDL) - Must have at time of application
Competencies:
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Operating light and heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Communicate effectively Follow verbal and written instructions Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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 Subject to vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, Required to wear protective gear, 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 Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) 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 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 :
Jul 28, 2026, 8:12:07
AM Unposting Date :
Aug 11, 2026, 11:59:00
PM State Job Title/s :
Equipment Operator I State Job Code/s :
9026 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. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
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//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions 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. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information