Job Description

Equipment Operator (Operator, Specialist, or Senior)- Seguin - (2602577)

Position Information The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is looking for motivated equipment operators to join our Seguin Maintenance team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining safe and reliable roadways for the traveling public throughout Guadalupe County and surrounding areas. From repairing roadway damage and maintaining right of way areas to responding during severe weather and emergency events, your work directly impacts the communities where we live and work.This is a hands-on, outdoor position in a fast-paced environment where no two days are alike. You'll work alongside a skilled team operating heavy equipment, maintaining highways, supporting construction and maintenance projects, and helping keep Texas roads safe for millions of travelers each year. Whether you're behind the wheel of a dump truck, operating specialized equipment, or assisting with roadway repairs, you'll see the results of your work every day.We're looking for dependable individuals who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and enjoy working outdoors. Successful candidates are safety-focused, adaptable, willing to learn new skills, and committed to serving the public.Annual Salary RangesEquipment Operator (A18): $45,521- $71,055Equipment Operator Specialist (A19): $48,244- $76,028Equipment Operator Senior (A20): $51,158- $81,351This position is for an Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator Specialist, or an Equipment Operator Senior, depending on business needs and applicant qualifications. TxDOT reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on business needs and the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors.

Minimum Salary

: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary

: 81,351.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Seguin Area/Maint Office

2028 HWY 46 N

Seguin 78156

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Thurs; 7-5 Location Flexibility: Onsite

Position Description

Essential Duties:

Equipment OperatorAssists 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 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.May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures.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.Equipment Operator Specialist

In addition to the duties listed aboveTrains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures. Equipment Operator Senior

In addition to the duties listed aboveServes as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.Coordinates equipment operations for daily work assignments.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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

No education required.

Experience:

Equipment Operator: 1 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.Equipment Operator Specialist: 2 year experience in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation. Equipment Operator Senior:4 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 Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with a "N" endorsement at time of application.Competencies:

All levels:Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesBasic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair proceduresUsing applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersMaintaining a safe working environmentCommunicate effectivelyFollow verbal and written instructionsDrive and ride in a vehicle for extended periodsMethods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance workApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesTraining in a classroom, office, or field environmentPrioritizing and organizing work assignmentsMethods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materialsCoordinating labor, materials, and equipmentOperating light and heavy highway equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

All Levels:Subject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsSubject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluidsRequired 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, etcStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingCrouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spineStanding-prolonged periods of timeWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherPulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motionTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/partsVisual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and millsVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipmentClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingClose Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication partsWorks frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobiaWorks in narrow aisles or passageways

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

: Oct 1, 2026, 3:09:31 PM

Unposting Date

: Oct 17, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Equipment Operator I/II/III State Job Code/s: 9026/9027/9028