Equipment Operator - Carthage, TX - (2602477)
Position Information Are you an experienced equipment operator looking to make a meaningful impact on Texas roadways? TxDOT's Atlanta District is hiring for an Equipment Operator based in our Carthage Maintenance Section. We are seeking a skilled operator to perform complex transportation maintenance tasks. This role involves operating a wide range of heavy machinery including motor graders, bulldozers, excavators, and more. If you would like to make a difference on our Texas roadways, apply now! Join our team and help keep our transportation infrastructure safe and efficient!
: 45,521.00
: 71,055.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Carthage Mnt Sec
861 S SHELBY STREET
Carthage 75633
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours - 4/10s Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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
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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:Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.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 heavy equipment such as front end loader - one and a half cubic yards or more, large dragline, shovel, and paint striper.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.Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorist as required.Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornados, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills.Monitors and fill out various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress.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.May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications and trains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.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 QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at time of applicationPreferred Qualifications:Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsementCompetencies:Knowledge of:Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesBasic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair proceduresApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Skill In:Coordinating labor, materials, and equipmentPrioritizing and organizing work assignmentTraining in a classroom, office, or field environmentUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeOperating light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersMaintaining a safe working environmentAbility to:Communicate effectivelyFollow verbal and written instructionsDrive and ride in a vehicle for extended periodsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbsClimbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etcBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentConditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions: 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 on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 22, 2026, 8:14:13 PM
: Oct 7, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Equipment Operator I State Job Code/s: 9026
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. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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
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