Equipment Operator - Rockport

Texas Department of Transportation; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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

The Texas Department of Transportation in Rockport seeks an Equipment Operator I to perform transportation maintenance, operating heavy equipment including motor graders, bulldozers, cranes, paving machines and dump trucks. The role emphasizes safety, PMI, and teamwork, with on-site tasks and state vehicle operation.

A valid Texas Class A CDL with N endorsement is preferred; pre-employment physical and drug testing are required. Opportunities for hands-on training and career growth are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or construction equipment operation.
• Must hold a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License class A with N endorsement at time of hire.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic control; place and gather cones, signs, and barricades.
• Operate PMI and complete required reports (time, inventory, accidents).
• Operate light equipment (front-end loader, roller, broom, etc.)
• Operate heavy equipment (tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, crane, etc.)

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety & PMI

Education

No education required

Job description

Education

No education required.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader one and a half cubic yards or more, large dragline, shovel, and paint striper.
• Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.
• May coordinate equipment operations for daily work assignments.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education

No education required.

Experience

Equipment Operator: 1 year experience*

• Experience in maintenance 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 class \"A\" with an \"N\" endorsement for equipment operation at time of application.
• Commercial Driver Certificate (issued at time of hire)
• Safety Impact Certificate (issued at time of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

Texas Commercial Driver's License with \"N\" endorsement

Competencies

• 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
• Coordinating labor, materials, 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
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

Position Information

Build Texas, One Mile at a Time. Are you ready to take the driver’s seat in shaping and maintaining the highways that keep Texas moving? The Rockport Maintenance Section is looking for a motivated individual to join our team. As an Equipment Operator with TxDOT you will be performing transportation maintenance work operating heavy equipment such as: motor graders, large excavators, bulldozers, crane asphalt paving machines, asphalt distributors, milling machines, and dump trucks. If you take pride in operating heavy equipment, solving problems in the field, and seeing the results of your work every day, TxDOT offers a rewarding career where your skills help build the future of transportation in Texas.

Benefits And Perks

• 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

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 13, 2026, 3:16:58 PM

State Job Title/s

Equipment Operator I

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

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.