K523 Equipment Operator - Hillsboro

Between $46k and

$71k

Per Year

Position range in Hill County $35k - $51k Per Year

K523 Equipment Operator - Hillsboro

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Location: HILLSBORO, TX - 76645

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16901118

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 7/31/2025

Updated: 8/1/2025

Expires: 8/14/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID: 2502082

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Shift

Day Shift

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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: Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required 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 May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications Trains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures Operates heavy equipment such as a 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, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills Coordinates equipment operations for daily work assignments Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

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