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Equipment Operator I or II : Pharr District (Mission Maint.) - (2401080) 

Position Information 

Are you looking to work in the great outdoors? Do you like working in groups of people? Do you have a CDL and are looking to gain experience? Are you looking to continue developing your skills with heavy equipment? 

TxDOT's Pharr District is looking to hire an Equipment Operator I or II based out of Mission, TX in our Mission Maintenance Office. If you currently have a Class-A commercial driver's license, please feel free to apply and join our maintenance crew! This position performs routine work related to transportation duties such as roadway maintenance and repair, operating light, and heavy equipment. 

Salary Plan / Grade:

Equipment Operator I: A15 ($3,750.00 - $4,587.08/Monthly) ($45,000.00 - $55,045.00/Annually)

Equipment Operator II: A16 ($3,850.00 - $4,844.16/Monthly) ($46,200.00 - $5,8130.00/Annually)

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

: 45,000.00 

Maximum Salary

: 58,130.00 

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt 

Work Locations

Mission Maint Sec 

2800 EXPRESSWAY 83 

Mission 78572

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location Flexibility: Onsite 

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include: 

  • Low Turnover
  • Retirement Pension
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Paid Leave/Holidays
  • Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
  • On the Job Training
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
  • Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement 

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

Job Descriptions: 

Equipment Operator I: 

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. 

Equipment Operator II:

Performs highly 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 I:

  • Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
  • Assists in sanding or cleaning 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.
  • Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
  • Monitors and fills out 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 heavy equipment performing complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.
  • May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Equipment Operator II:

  • Trains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.
  • Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
  • Assists in sanding or cleaning 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.
  • Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
  • Monitors and fills out 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.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Equipment Operator I & II: 

None in formal education.

Experience:

Equipment Operator I: 

1 YEAR in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.

Equipment Operator II: 

3 YEARS in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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 Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • "N" Endorsement will be needed either at time of application or within 120 days of hire.

Competencies:

Equipment Operator I & II: 

  • Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
  • Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
  • Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
  • Using heavy highway equipment
  • Using light highway equipment
  • Maintaining a safe working relationship
  • Communicate effectively
  • Follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Equipment Operator I & II:

  • 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
  • Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
  • Standing-prolonged periods of time
  • Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  • Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
  • Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
  • Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
  • Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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 30 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

: Mar 13, 2024, 4:06:14 PM 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

State Job Title/s: Equipment Operator I / Equipment Operator II State Job Code/s: 9022 / 9024 

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/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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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