Equipment Operator - Lampasas

Texas Department of Transportation; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work S S

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Lampasas, TX seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery and support roadway maintenance and paving efforts. The role requires safe operation of equipment, ability to work Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, and readiness for a 25% travel schedule.

A pre-employment physical and drug testing are required as part of the selection process. The position offers benefits including retirement plans, paid leave and holidays, health premiums for full-time staff,

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, crane, and paving machine.
• Assist with traffic control; place and gather cones and barricades; flag traffic.
• Monitor and complete reports including time-keeping, maintenance, and PMI checklists.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety minded

Public safety

Job description

Job Description

Equipment Operator - Lampasas - ( 2602658 )

Position Information

Do you thrive on operating powerful machinery and taking pride in building and maintaining the roads and infrastructure that keep communities moving? We're seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to join our team in Lampasas, TX.

From roadway maintenance and excavation to paving and material hauling, your work will play an important role in keeping transportation systems safe and dependable.

If you're safety-minded, experienced with heavy equipment, and ready to put your skills to work in a rewarding career, we want to hear from you.

Important: As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to complete a simulationdesigned to evaluate practical application of concepts relevant to the role.

Minimum Salary

50,000.00

Maximum Salary

71,055.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Lampasas Co Ae/Maintenance Sec 1133 N US 281 Lampasas 76550

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : Monday - Friday 7am -3:30pm

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.

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.
• May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures
• Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.
• May coordinate equipment operations for daily work assignments.
• 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.

• 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.

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

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, 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

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

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.