Equipment Operator​/Equipment Operator Specialist - Longview Maintenance

Job Description
- Equipment Operator/ Equipment Operator Specialist
- Longview Maintenance (2602277)

Job Description

Equipment Operator/ Equipment Operator Specialist
- Longview Maintenance - ( 2602277 )

Position Information

Do you enjoy working outdoors and using heavy equipment? TxDOT’s Tyler District has the perfect job for you! TxDOT is looking for an Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Specialist in our Longview Maintenance Office. Join TxDOT and build a career as big as TEXAS!

Salary Range:

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 determining the level of position offered based on applicant’s work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

45,521.00

76,028.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt

Longview Area Engineer/Maint 4549A W LOOP 281 Longview 75604

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details : M-Th; 40hrs Location Flexibility :
Onsite

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)

Equipment Operator

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, Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress.

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 performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for the Equipment Operator Specialist include all the above and:

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 & paint striper.

May coordinate equipment operations…