TxDOT’s Wichita Falls District is looking for an Equipment Operator for the Special Jobs Crew. You will get to work on a wide range of roadway construction projects and operate light and heavy equipment.
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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:
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.
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.
May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures.
Operates heavy equipment such as 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.
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.
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
Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Competencies:
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Some knowledge of
Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance.
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures.
Proficient skill in
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
Operating light and heavy highway equipment.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Maintaining a safe working environment.
Some skill in
Communicate effectively.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Subject to noise.
Subject to vibration.
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Standing-prolonged periods of time.
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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.
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.
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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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