Equipment Operator I Or II

Job ID123655

Location

EDCOUCH

Open Date03/07/2022 Close Date03/21/2022 Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Salary Plan/GradeA-15; A-16 Description$39600.00 – $55130.00 yearly Overnight TravelNever or rarely
Position Information

TxDOT's Pharr District is looking for an Equipment Operator I or II to work out of our Edcouch Maintenance Office, located in Edcouch, TX! We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

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 telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation.

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Overnight Travel: up to 10%

Pharr District: Edcouch Maintenance Office

Physical Work Location: 701 East Santa Rosa Ave., Edcouch, TX 78538

Equipment Operator I - Salary Grade A15, ($39,600 - $52,045) / yearly

($3,300.00 - $4,337.08) / monthly

Equipment Operator II - Salary Grade A16, ($42,000 - $55,130) / yearly

($3,500.00 - $4,594.16) / monthly

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determing the level of position offered based on the applican'ts work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and bases on business needs.

Military Occup Specialty CodeEquipment Operator I State Classification Code: 9022 State Classification Title: Equipment Operator I Occupational Category: Maintenance Equipment Operator II State Classification Code: 9024 State Classification Title: Equipment Operator II Occupational Category: Maintenance 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 General Description

Equipment Operator I or II

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.

Duties

Equipment Operator I

The essential duties for this job include:

• 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, PMI 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 train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures.
• Operates heavy equipment performing complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Equipment Operator II

The essential duties for this job include:

• 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.
• 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.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Equipment Operator I or II

• 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 atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Competencies

Equipment Operator I or II

The required competencies for this job include:

• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Using heavy highway equipment
• Using light highway equipment

Education

This job requires the following:

• None in formal education.

Work Experience

This job requires the following:

Equipment Operator I

• 1 year in in maintenance and/or construction equipment operation.
• Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Equipment Operator II

• 3 years in maintenance or construction equipment operation.
• Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job:

• Safety Impact Certificate
• Commercial Driver Certificate
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
• The Safety Impact certificate will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire & the Commercial Driver certificate at time of obtaining CDL drivers license.

Other Conditions:

• This is a Safety Impact position (either Safety Impact, Commercial Driver and/or Vessel Crew Member) and will be subject to random drug testing.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment

In addition to the conditions listed through the link above:

• 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 employees and comply with all safety requirements.
• Required to respond during emergency operations.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
• Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis.
• Required to respond on nights and weekends in emergency situations.
• Must have a Class A Commercial Drivers License at time of application and must obtain the N tanker endorsement within 120 calendar days of hire.

Remarks

You must complete the online State of Texas application to include work experience, education and all information necessary. Your online application and additional information on your resume, if provided, will be reviewed to determine if you meet minimum requirements for the position.

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.

Applicant Information

NOTE: All Job Postings will expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the Posting Close Date.