Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist

Texas Department of Transportation; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Paid leave & holidays

Health premiums paid

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks an Equipment Operator I or II to perform heavy equipment operations, roadway maintenance, and related duties in Greenville. The role requires safety-conscious operation, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work on a team in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers full-time hours with a daytime schedule, on-site work in Greenville, and opportunities for on-the-job training and advancement within TxDOT.

Qualifications

• Requires experience operating heavy equipment and maintaining vehicle safety.
• Proficient in following verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs as needed.
• Must pass drug test and pre-employment physical.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate state vehicles to support maintenance of bridges and roads.
• Prepare reports and maintain time-keeping and equipment records.
• Operate heavy equipment such as haul trucks, graders, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and paving machines.
• Assist in traffic control and public safety during operations.
• Perform routine PMI inspections and minor repairs.

Skills

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Equipment operation

Team coordination

Emergency response

Pre-employment physical

Drug testing readiness

Education

Texas CDL

Job description

Job Description - Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist (2602177)

Job Description

Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist - ( 2602177 )

Position Information

Greenville

Minimum Salary

45,521.00

Maximum Salary

76,028.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Greenville/Hunt Co Ae/Maint 3001 I-30 EAST Greenville 754025845

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday - Friday | 7AM to 3:30PM | 40 Hrs 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.

Equipment Operator I or II:

• Drives a state vehicle to assist in sanding or cleaning 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.
• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
• Assists in sanding or cleaning 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.
• 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, PMI 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.
• Operates heavy equipment performing complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader-one and a half cubic yards or more, large dragline, shovel, and paint striper.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Equipment Operator I: 1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.
Equipment Operator II:2 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

Competencies for an Equipment Operator I or II:

• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods
• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Using light highway equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods
• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• 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.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 7:25:31 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Equipment Operator I or II State Job Code/s : 9026/9027

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.