Equipment Operator/Equipment Operator Specialist

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Equipment Operator/Equipment Operator Specialist   -   ( 2602161 )   Position Information   TxDOT’s Lubbock B- Lubbock Southeast Maintenance Section, is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 or Heavy Equipment Specialist 2. If you are looking to build a career, with a great group of people, TxDOT’s Lubbock District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance. At TxDOT, 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.  We offer a wide array of programs and activities including a great work schedule wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. If you are ready to learn and grow in a great section, let’s talk!   Minimum Salary:   45,521.00     Maximum Salary:   76,028.00         Pay Basis:   Yearly     FLSA Status:   Nonexempt   Work Locations:   Lubbock - B County Maintenance   2720 E SLATON HWY     Lubbock   79404       Travel:   Yes, 10 % of the Time   Shift:   Day Job     Shift Details:   40   Location Flexibility:   Onsite     Location Flexibility Details:   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: 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. Equipment Operator Specialist Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic. Trains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures. Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required 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. 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 such as a front-end loader one and a half cubic yards or more, large dragline, shovel & paint striper. Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs. May coordinate equipment operations for daily work assignments. 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 Equipment Operator Specialist 2 years 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 position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at time of application Competencies: Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Operating light and heavy highway equipment Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Maintaining a safe working environment Communicate effectively Follow verbal and written instructions   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position. Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations. Job:   Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops   Schedule:   Full-time   Employee Status:   Regular   Job Type:   Standard   Job Level:   Non-Management   Job Posting:   Aug 28, 2026, 8:03:22 PM     Unposting Date:   Sep 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM   State Job Title/s:   Equipment Operator I/II     State Job Code/s:   9026/9027   Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)   TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.  To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.   Applicant Information   The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information