Equipment Operator - Rockport - (2602671)
Position Information Build Texas, One Mile at a Time. Are you ready to take the driver’s seat in shaping and maintaining the highways that keep Texas moving? The Rockport Maintenance Section is looking for a motivated individual to join our team. As an Equipment Operator with TxDOT you will be performing transportation maintenance work operating heavy equipment such as: motor graders, large excavators, bulldozers, crane asphalt paving machines, asphalt distributors, milling machines, and dump trucks. If you take pride in operating heavy equipment, solving problems in the field, and seeing the results of your work every day, TxDOT offers a rewarding career where your skills help build the future of transportation in Texas.
: 45,521.00
: 71,055.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Aransas County Maint Section
1401 FM 3036
Rockport 78382
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Thurs 7am-5:30pm 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
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
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: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 such as a front-end loader one and a half cubic yards or more, large dragline, shovel, and 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
Education:No education required.Experience:Equipment Operator: 1 year experience*
*Experience in maintenance 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 class "A" with an "N" endorsement for equipment operation at time of application.Commercial Driver Certificate (issued at time of hire)Safety Impact Certificate (issued at time of hire)
Preferred Qualifications:Texas Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement
Competencies: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 proceduresCoordinating labor, materials, equipmentPrioritizing and organizing work assignmentsOperating light and heavy highway equipmentMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersMaintaining a safe working environmentCommunicate effectivelyFollow verbal and written instructionsDrive and ride in a vehicle for extended periodsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changesSubject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protectionSubject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsSubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilationRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipmentConditions 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.Required to work weekends and holidays.Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Oct 13, 2026, 8:16:58 PM
: Oct 28, 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
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
