Equipment Operator - Canadian

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Insurance

Paid Leave and Holidays

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Canadian, TX area. The role involves operating heavy equipment, ensuring safety, and supporting maintenance tasks in various weather and road conditions.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of equipment operation experience and a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License. The position offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications are allowed.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment listed in job description as assigned.
• Assist in accident sites and danger zones as needed.
• Support local law enforcement and stranded motorists when required.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Follow instructions and work with a safety-first mindset.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description - Equipment Operator - Canadian (2602726)

Job Description

Equipment Operator - Canadian - ( 2602726 )

Position Information Grow Your Career with TxDOT - Equipment Operator Opening in Canadian, TX
The Amarillo District is looking for a motivated Equipment Operator to join our Canadian Maintenance Section. Whether you're already part of the TxDOT family or looking to bring your skills to a team that values safety, reliability, and respect, this is a great opportunity to build your career. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance. At TxDOT, we live by our core values: improving safety, valuing our employees, and preserving our assets. Join a team that works hard, supports one another, and takes pride in serving the community.

Minimum Salary

: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary

: 71,055.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Hemphill Co Maint Sec 11100 US 60 Canadian 79014

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours/week; Monday - Thursday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays & hours other than 7-5:30 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)

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.

• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Some knowledge of:

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Ability to:

• Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

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

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

• 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 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

Oct 16, 2026, 6:38:00 PM

Unposting Date

Nov 3, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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

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.