Equipment Operator Specialist - Groom

Texas Department of Transportation; Groom (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Groom, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator Specialist to maintain roads and operate heavy equipment in the Groom Maintenance Section. The role requires safe operation and adherence to safety standards, with day shifts and on-site work in Groom.

This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow within TxDOT. The candidate must have 2 years of equipment operating experience and a valid Texas CDL; a pre-employment physical and

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience operating maintenance/construction equipment.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive state vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, crane.
• Perform PMI, routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Relocate heavy and light equipment using haul trucks; secure/unload per regulations.
• Coordinate with supervisor on unusual issues and may lead a work crew.
• Assist with traffic control and safety at job sites.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driving safely

Job description

Job Description – Equipment Operator Specialist – Groom (2602772)

Job Description

Equipment Operator Specialist – Groom – (2602772)

Grow Your Career with TxDOT – Equipment Operator Specialist Opening in Groom, TX
The Amarillo District is looking for a motivated Equipment Operator to join our Groom Maintenance Section. Whether you're already part of the TxDOT family or looking to bring your skills to a team that values safety, reliability, and respect, this is a great opportunity to build your career. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance. At TxDOT, we live by our core values: improving safety, valuing our employees, and preserving our assets. Join a team that works hard, supports one another, and takes pride in serving the community.

Minimum Salary

48,244.00

Maximum Salary

76,028.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Carson Co Maint Sec 809 FRONT ST Groom 79039

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours/week; Monday - Thursday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays & hours other than 7-5:30 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Position Description

Performs highly 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.

• Trains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Conducts herbicide application operations and oversees the procurement and inventory management of herbicide supplies.
• Sands or cleans 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 2 year(s) 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 the time of application.

Considerable knowledge of:

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Priotitizin and organizing work assignments

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

Operating light and heavy highway equipment

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Maintaining a safe working environment

Ability to:

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 inside and outside environmental conditions

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

Subject to noise

Subject to vibration

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

Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 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

Oct 21, 2026, 3:18:50 PM

Unposting Date

Nov 6, 2026, 5:59:00 AM