Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

TxDOT in Greenville, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator I or II to perform complex transportation maintenance using a range of heavy equipment. You will drive state vehicles, operate earth-moving and paving machinery, conduct PMI inspections, and assist in emergency responses such as floods, hurricanes, or accidents.

This full-time position requires a valid driver's license and (for Texas) a CDL for equipment operation, a pre-employment physical, and passing a drug test.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
• Assists with traffic control by placing cones and barricades and flagging traffic.
• Operates various heavy equipment including tractor-trailer haul trucks, motor graders, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and paving machines.
• Performs PMI inspections, routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment.
• Maintains required reports and records such as time-keeping and inventory.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Vehicle operation

Heavy equipment use

Hazardous materials

Safety standards

Team coordination

Time management

Maintenance basics

Training others

Tools

Front-end Loader

Dragline

Dump truck

Job description

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

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

Education: No education required.

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.

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

• Communicate effectively
• 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 heavy highway equipment
• Using light highway equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Communicate effectively
• 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 heavy highway equipment
• Using light highway 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 within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for an Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist in the Paris District. This position is at the Hunt County Maintenance Section located in Greenville, TX. Paris District has three core values: Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets. If you think this is the job for you and would like to make the roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position today. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!

This job opening is for one Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. 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.

Equipment Operator – A18 | 45,521 - $71,155 yearly

Equipment Operator Specialist – A19 | $48,244 - $76,028 yearly

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)

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 2:25:31 PM

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