Heavy Equipment Operator Specialist | CDL-A, Train & Lead

Texas Department of Transportation; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Dalhart is seeking an Equipment Operator Specialist to join the Dalhart Maintenance Section. The role involves operating a range of heavy equipment, providing safety training, assisting with traffic control, and supporting emergency response efforts.

The position requires a valid Texas Class A CDL and the ability to obtain an N endorsement within 120 days. Travel is expected up to 25% with day shifts and potential nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2-year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at the time of application.
• Must be able to obtain an "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitors and completes various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, PMI checklist, and records work in progress.
• Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader and other listed machinery.
• Operates heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul trucks, motor graders, large excavators, and more.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work meets project specifications.
• May coordinate equipment operations for daily work assignments.
• May conduct herbicide application operations and oversees procurement and inventory of herbicide supplies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Traffic control

Education

Technical training

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Dalhart is seeking an Equipment Operator Specialist to join the Dalhart Maintenance Section. The role involves operating a range of heavy equipment, providing safety training, assisting with traffic control, and supporting emergency response efforts.

The position requires a valid Texas Class A CDL and the ability to obtain an N endorsement within 120 days. Travel is expected up to 25% with day shifts and potential nights, weekends, and holidays.