Equipment Operator; Pharr District (Hebbronville Maintenance Section) - (2601996)
Position Information
If you enjoy working outdoors and operating heavy equipment, TxDOT may have the perfect career opportunity for you. TxDOT's Pharr District is looking for an Equipment Operator for the Hebbronville Maintenance Section located in Hebbronville, TX. We are seeking skilled individuals to perform a variety of transportation maintenance duties using equipment such as tractor-trailers, motor graders, excavators, bulldozers, paving machines, and dump trucks. Responsibilities also include performing minor equipment maintenance and repairs.
TxDOT offers competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including paid vacation, paid holidays, and opportunities for career growth.
Take the next step toward a rewarding career and become part of the TxDOT team. Apply today and help keep Texas moving forward.
Salary Range:
Equipment Operator (A18): $58,800 - $71,055/annually
$4,900 - $5,921.25/monthly
Minimum Salary: 58,800.00
Maximum Salary: 71,055.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Hebbronville Maintenance 406 FALFURRIAS HIGHWAY Hebbronville 78361
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: Mon-Thu; 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 with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
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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.
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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 truck.
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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.
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May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
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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.
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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:
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Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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Must have a valid Type "A" Texas Commercial Driver's License for equipment operation at time of application with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, with "N" Endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 120 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver
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Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
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Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
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Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
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Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
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Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
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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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Drive and ride in a vehicle for extended periods
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
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Subject to noise
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Subject to vibration
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Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
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Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
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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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Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
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Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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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)
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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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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
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026, 3:04:13 PM
Unposting Date: Sep 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
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
