Equipment Operator

Texas Department of Transportation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health benefits for family

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program with incentives

Career Development

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District is seeking an Equipment Operator to join the SW Tarrant County Maintenance Section. You will operate a variety of heavy equipment to support road maintenance and construction, ensuring safety and quality of Texas roads.

Position requires 1 year of related experience, a valid Texas Class A CDL (Class N endorsement within 120 days), and willingness to work onsite at 2540 Edgecliff Road, Fort Worth. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Education: No education required.
• Experience: 1 year maintenance/equipment operation (or equivalent).
• Licenses: Valid Texas Class A CDL; Class N endorsement within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul trucks, graders, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and paving machines.
• Perform PMI inspections and routine servicing on equipment; keep records.
• Assist with traffic control, site safety, and signaling; coordinate with staff and public as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

PMI inspections

Tools

CDL Class A

Class N endorsement

Job description

Equipment Operator (2602459)

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District is looking for a skilled and dedicated Equipment Operator to join our team in the SW Tarrant County Maintenance Section. In this role, you will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery to support vital road maintenance and construction projects that ensure the safety and quality of our transportation infrastructure. If you have a strong work ethic, experience with operating construction equipment, and a passion for keeping Texas roads in top condition, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our mission to improve and maintain the state’s transportation network.

Work location: 2540 Edgecliff Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

Equipment Operator (K523): $45,521 - $71,055

TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits.

Minimum Salary: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary: 71,055.00

Anticipated Starting Salary :$5,000 per month

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: South Tarrant Co Ae/Mnt Sect, 2540 Edgecliff Road, Fort Worth 76133

Travel: Yes, 5 % 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.

Total Compensation Package

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 completes 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.
• Operates tractor‑trailer haul trucks to relocate heavy and light equipment including loading, securing, and unloading equipment on haul trailers in compliance with federal, state, and Department motor vehicle laws, regulations, and standards.
• May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at time of application. Additionally, must acquire a Class N endorsement within 120 days of hire.

Competencies

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to 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, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• 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
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 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 23, 2026, 7:48:26 PM

Unposting Date: Oct 8, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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.

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 Act of 1990.