Equipment Operator - Rockport

Texas Department of Transportation; Rockport (TX); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 71.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

Texas Department of Transportation in Rockport is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform transportation maintenance work operating heavy equipment such as motor graders, excavators, bulldozers, and dump trucks.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience with maintenance or construction equipment, a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License class A with N endorsement, and willingness to work day shifts with on-site location.

Formación

• 1 year experience operating maintenance or construction equipment; substitutions allowed for education/ training.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with traffic control by placing and gathering cones, signs and barricades.
• Operate heavy equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, excavators and dump trucks.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and basic repairs on equipment.
• Monitor reports including time-keeping, inventory and PMI checklists.
• May serve as a work crew lead and train others on equipment use and safety.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control awareness

Safety procedures

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Equipment Operator - Rockport (2602671)

Job Description

Equipment Operator - Rockport - (2602671)

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.

Minimum Salary

45,521.00

Maximum Salary

71,055.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Aransas County Maint Section 1401 FM 3036 Rockport 78382

Travel

Yes, 5 % 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.

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 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

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

• 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
• 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
• 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.

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.

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.