Equipment Operator - Pampa

Equipment Operator – Pampa, TX

This Equipment Operator position is located in the Pampa Maintenance Section of the Amarillo District, responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment to perform complex transportation maintenance work. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a strong commitment to community service.

• Operate heavy equipment such as 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.
• Operate light equipment including front‑end loader (one and a quarter cubic yards or less), pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment; move and use tools, materials, tires, and attachments as needed.
• Sand or clean bridges and roads, post warning signs, and assist the public during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
• Assist local law‑enforcement officials at accident sites and help stranded motorists as required.
• Assist with traffic control by placing and gathering cones, warning signs, barricades, and flagging traffic.
• Monitor and complete required reports, including time‑keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, PMI checklist, and records of work in progress.
• Work independently on assignments while referring any unusual issues to the supervisor.

• 1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.) Associated college education or technical training may substitute for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

Valid driver’s license and a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for equipment operation at the time of application. Experience driving a state vehicle is required.

• Considerable knowledge of applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
• Methods and procedures involving storage and transport of hazardous materials.
• Some knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance.
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to coordinate labor, materials, and equipment; prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods.

• Subject to environmental conditions; no temperature protection.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold and heat; below 32°F or above 100°F for longer than one hour.
• Required to wear protective gear—respirator, hard hat, or other devices.
• Subject to noise.
• Perform light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time; frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Perform medium work: lift up to 50 lbs at a time; frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Work is physically demanding and requires a pre‑employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment and be subject to random drug testing. Medical marijuana is not accepted as a valid medical explanation for a positive test.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

• Minimum Salary: $45,521.00 annually
• Maximum Salary: $71,055.00 annually
• Pay Basis:
  Yearly
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑exempt
• Work Location:
  
  Gray Co Maintenance Section, 8559 LOOP 171, Pampa, TX 79065
• Travel:
  Yes, approximately 25% of the time
• Shift: Day; 40 hours per week;
  Monday–Thursday; possible nights, weekends, holidays, and hours other than 7:00–5:30
• Location Flexibility:
  On‑site
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Job Type: Standard
• Job Level: Non‑Management

• 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

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.