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Equipment Operator - (2602702) Position Information TxDOT is looking for an Equipment Operator in the Delta County Maintenance Section located in Cooper, TX. If enjoy working outdoors and would like to make the roadways safer for your family, friends and the general public, then apply today for this position. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS! We have three core values in the

Paris District:

Improve our safety Value our employees Preserve our assets

Minimum Salary :

45,521.00

Maximum Salary :

71,055.00

Pay Basis :

Yearly FLSA Status:

Nonexempt Work Locations :

Delta County Maintenance Sec 131 FM 64 WEST Cooper 75432-0408

Travel :

Yes, 5 % of the

Time Shift:

Day Job Shift Details:

Monday - Friday | 7AM to 3:30PM | 40

Hrs 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:

Drives a state vehicle to assist in sanding or cleaning 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. Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required. Assists in sanding or cleaning 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. 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, PMI 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. Operates tractor-trailer haul trucks to relocate heavy and light equipment including loading, securing, and unloading equipment on haul trailers. Operates heavy equipment performing complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs. May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications. May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yards or more, large dragline, shovel, and paint striper. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

No education required.

Experience :

1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation. (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 valid Texas Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at time of application

Competencies:

Communicate effectively Follow verbal and written instructions Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports Training in a classroom, office, or field environment Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade Maintaining a safe working relationship Using heavy highway equipment Using light highway equipment

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, or chemicals Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling 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 Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 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 within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

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Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops Schedule :

Full-time Employee Status :

Regular Job Type :

Standard Job Level :

Non-Management Job Posting :

Oct 14, 2026, 4:16:36

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Ongoing 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