Roadway Equipment Operator - Heavy Machinery, Lampasas

Texas Department of Transportation; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work S S

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Lampasas, TX seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery and support roadway maintenance and paving efforts. The role requires safe operation of equipment, ability to work Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, and readiness for a 25% travel schedule.

A pre-employment physical and drug testing are required as part of the selection process. The position offers benefits including retirement plans, paid leave and holidays, health premiums for full-time staff,

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, crane, and paving machine.
• Assist with traffic control; place and gather cones and barricades; flag traffic.
• Monitor and complete reports including time-keeping, maintenance, and PMI checklists.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety minded

Public safety

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Lampasas, TX seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery and support roadway maintenance and paving efforts. The role requires safe operation of equipment, ability to work Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, and readiness for a 25% travel schedule.

A pre-employment physical and drug testing are required as part of the selection process. The position offers benefits including retirement plans, paid leave and holidays, health premiums for full-time staff,