Equipment Operator - Rusk Maintenance

Texas Department of Transportation; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to perform complex transportation maintenance work. In this physically demanding role, you will operate a variety of heavy machinery including bulldozers, cranes, and haul trucks, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of roadway repairs. The position requires a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License and offers an opportunity to lead work crews while training others in safety and equipment operation. If you're passionate about construction and maintenance, this role provides a chance to make a significant impact in your community.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License required for operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex heavy equipment for transportation maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Train other employees on equipment operation and safety.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Preventive Maintenance Inspections

Safety Procedures

Basic Vehicle Mechanics

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Tractor-Trailer Haul Truck

Motor Grader

Heavy Bulldozer

Crane

Herbicide Truck

Asphalt Paving Machine

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:

• Operates one or more types of complex heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large gradall, 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.
• Trains 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: No education required.

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. 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:

• Follow verbal and written instructions
• 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
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Operating light and heavy equipment
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders. stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:
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• 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.