Equipment Operator Special Maintenance

Equipment Operator For Special Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District is looking for two (2) skilled and dedicated equipment operators to join our team in the special maintenance section. In this role, you will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery to support vital road maintenance and construction projects that ensure the safety and quality of our transportation infrastructure. If you have a strong work ethic, experience with operating construction equipment, and a passion for keeping Texas roads in top condition, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our mission to improve and maintain the state's transportation network.

TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits.

Physical work location: 804

E. Waggoman St. Fort Worth, TX 76115 Salary grade: A18 / $45,521 - $71,055 (yearly) The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum salary: $45,521.00 Maximum salary: $71,055.00 Pay basis: yearly FLSA status: nonexempt Work locations: special maintenance section 804 E waggoman street Fort Worth  Travel: yes, 25% of the time Shift: day job Shift details: 40 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)

Position description 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.

Essential duties: monitors and fills out 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. Trains other employees on equipment operation 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.

Minimum qualifications:

education: no education required.

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: valid driver's license. This…