Equipment Operator/Equipment Operator Specialist/Equipment Operator Senior - Corpus Christi - (2601991)
Position Information
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference with roadway maintenance operations in Texas? This is the job for you! TxDOT's Corpus Christi Maintenance Section is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated individual to serve as the Equipment Operator. This is a challenging and rewarding job, repairing and maintaining Corpus Christi roads. Come join a fast-paced maintenance office with a great group of experienced workers and you can make a difference too!
Annual Salary Ranges:
Equipment Operator: (A18) $45,521 - $71,055
Equipment Operator Specialist: (A19) $48,244 - $76,028
Equipment Operator Senior: (A20) $51,158 - $81,351
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary: 45,521.00
Maximum Salary: 81,351.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Crp-Nueces Co/Maint Section 844 N PADRE ISLAND DRIVE Corpus Christi 78469
Travel: 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)
Position Description
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.
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Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
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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
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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.
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May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures.
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Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader one and a half cubic yards or more, large dragline, shovel, and paint
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Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs
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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. -
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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Trains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.
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Monitors and completes various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms,
Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress. -
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 coordinate equipment operations for daily work assignments
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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 -
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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Serves as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
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Coordinates equipment operations for daily work assignments.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
No education required.
Experience:
Equipment Operator: 1 year experience*
Equipment Operator Specialist: 2 years experience*
Equipment Operator Senior: 4 years 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:
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Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License class "A" with an "N" endorsement for equipment operation at time of application.
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Commercial Driver Certificate-issued at time of hire
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Safety Impact Certificate (issued at time of hire)
Preferred Qualifications:
Texas Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement
Competencies:
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Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
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The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
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Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
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Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
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Operating light and heavy highway equipment
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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Communicate effectively
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Follow verbal and written instructions
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Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
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Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
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Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
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Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
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Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
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Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
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Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
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Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
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Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
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Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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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.
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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.
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Required to work weekends and holidays.
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Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
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Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
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Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
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Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
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A mathematical simulation will be part of the interview process.
Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Aug 13, 2026, 11:39:45 AM
Unposting Date: Aug 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Equipment Operator I, II, III
State Job Code/s: 9026, 9027, 9028
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
