Equipment Operator - San Saba

Texas Department of Transportation; San Saba (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums 100% for full-time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in San Saba, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform heavy equipment operations, routine maintenance, and safety tasks on roadway projects. The role requires operating multiple heavy machines and coordinating with local crews to maintain road infrastructure.

Responsibilities include PMIs, assisting with traffic control, and ensuring equipment is properly secured when relocating.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications available with related college education or training.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, crane, and paving machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) and minor repairs.
• Assist with traffic control and safety procedures on site.
• Relocate equipment on haul trailers and ensure proper securing.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Traffic control

Time management

Education

Texas Class A CDL

Tools

PMI inspections

Job description

Job Description - Equipment Operator - San Saba (2602428)

Job Description

Equipment Operator - San Saba - ( 2602428 )

Position Information

Do you thrive on operating powerful machinery and taking pride in building and maintaining the roads and infrastructure that keep communities moving? We're seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to join our team in San Saba, TX.

From roadway maintenance and excavation to paving and material hauling, your work will play an important role in keeping transportation systems safe and dependable. If you're safety-minded, experienced with heavy equipment, and ready to put your skills to work in a rewarding career, we want to hear from you.

Important:As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to complete a simulationdesigned to evaluate practical application of concepts relevant to the role.

Minimum Salary

50,000.00

Maximum Salary

71,055.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

San Saba Co Maintenance Sec 2502 W WALLACE San Saba 76877

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday - Friday 7am -3:30pm 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 in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
• 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.
• Operates tractor-trailer haul trucks to relocate heavy and light equipment including loading, securing, and unloading equipment on haul trailers in compliance with federal, state, and Department motor vehicle laws, regulations, and standards.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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: This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Must have a valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at time of application

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

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Follow verbal and written instructions

Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• 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 50 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

Sep 18, 2026, 1:40:21 PM

Unposting Date

Oct 3, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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.