Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist - East Area Maintenance - El Paso District
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Transportation
Truck Driver
Job Description
- Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist
- East Area Maintenance
- El Paso District (2601777)
Job Description
Position Information
Join Our Team in El Paso, TX! Looking for a career where every day makes a difference? TxDOT is hiring a Equipment Operator / Equipment Operator Specialist in our El Paso East Area Maintenance Section. If you enjoy working outdoors, want to help keep roadways safe for your family, friends, and community, this is your opportunity!
At TxDOT in the El Paso District, we have three core values:
Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life.
Don’t just build a career—build Texas.
Salary Grade :
Equipment Operator : (A18): $45,521 - $71,055
Equipment Operator Specialist : (A19): $48,244 - $76,028
**** The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in the determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary: 45,521.00Maximum Salary: 76,028.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Work Locations: E El Paso Area Eng/Maint Sec 1430 JOE BATTLE BLVD El Paso 79936
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm/40 Hours Per Week Location Flexibility :
Onsite
Benefits and Perks
- 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.
Equipment Operator Specialist:
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.
Equipment Operator:
Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
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.
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.
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.
Additional Duties of Equipment Operator…
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