Equipment Operator - Marlin (Waco District)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Waco District is seeking an Equipment Operator to join the Falls County Maintenance Section in Marlin, TX. You will operate a variety of heavy machinery to support road maintenance and construction projects, ensuring safety and quality of transportation infrastructure.

The role requires 1 year of equipment operation experience and a valid Texas CDL with the required endorsements.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, asphalt paver, paving machine and dump truck.
• Assist in traffic control; set up and remove cones, signs, and barricades; direct traffic as needed.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory, and PMI checklists.
• Perform light equipment operations (front-end loader, roller, broom, spreader, backhoe, street sweeper).
• Relocate equipment on haul trailers; ensure secure loading according to laws and standards.
• Provide training to others on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and support road maintenance during floods, storms, or incidents.

Skills

Equipment operation

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Waco District is looking for a skilled and dedicated Equipment Operator to join our team in the Falls 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.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

45,521.00

Maximum Salary

71,055.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Marlin Construction Annex 5092 SH 7 EAST Marlin 76661

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : Mon-Thurs, 7am-5:30pm

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.

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, Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress

Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader one and 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 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

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.

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, and obtain "N" endorsement code within 90 days from date of hire

Some knowledge of

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

Operating light and heavy equipment

Maintaining a safe working environment

Follow verbal and written instructions

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 haat, 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 tasts: long distance/from one work site to another

• 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 45minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Must maintain regular and dependable attendance and adhere to established work schedules.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.
• Must be willing and able to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when operational needs require.
• Must participate in a rotating on-call schedule, when applicable to the position.
• Must wear employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 30, 2026, 4:25:22 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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.