Equipment Operator - Bryan District HQ

Texas Department of Transportation; Camp Bryan (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sclh?

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Bryan District is seeking an Equipment Operator I to perform maintenance and operate heavy and light equipment, ensuring safety and compliance on roadways.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and CDL at the time of application, along with pre-employment physical, and is full-time, on-site in Bryan, TX, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Education: No education required.
• Experience: 1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation; substitution allowed with college education or technical training on a year-for-year basis.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license; CDL required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Assists with traffic control and safety measures at incident sites.
• Operates light to heavy equipment as listed in job duties.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and routine servicing on equipment.
• May serve as a work crew lead to ensure work meets project specifications.
• Responds to emergencies and conducts related roadway maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Roadway maintenance

Education

No education required

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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.

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.

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

Benefits And Perks

• 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)

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Jul 30, 2026, 9:07:50 AM

State Job Title/s

Equipment Operator I

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.

https://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