State of Oklahoma is hiring: District 7 - Heavy Equipment Operator in Terral

Overview

District 7 - Heavy Equipment Operator at State of Oklahoma

Location: Multiple

Job Posting End Date: Continuous if Blank

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Base pay range: $40,600.00/yr - $40,600.00/yr

Job Posting Title: District 7 - Heavy Equipment Operator

Agency: 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job Type: Regular, Full time

Compensation: Heavy Equipment Operator, Level I $40,600.00; Heavy Equipment Operator, Level II $47,100.00

Note: Some sections may require pre-employment background check, drug screening, and possibly a Physical Abilities Demonstration. CDL and other endorsements may be required by law or agency policy.

Job Description

Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Department: Operations

Division: 7

Report to: Road Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Multiple

Summary: Positions in this job family are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment or heavy machinery such as trucks, tractors, road graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, cranes, backhoes, paint machines, semi-trailers, snow removal equipment and other equipment as needed.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repairs failures in the roadway shoulders or bridge decks.
• Repairs and/or replaces signs, posts, guardrails and fences.
• Provides traffic control assistance using a stop/slow sign or flag to direct highway traffic.
• Applies herbicide to highway rights-of-way to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
• Removes debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.

Level Descriptors

Level I: This is the basic level where incumbents work under close supervision operating and maintaining power equipment and performing related unskilled and semiskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways.

Level II: This is the career level where incumbents perform skilled work at the full performance level in operating heavy equipment used in highway construction or repair and also perform a variety of routine highway maintenance duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Level I: Knowledge of safe operation of heavy machinery. Ability to perform manual labor; to maintain and operate power equipment; and to follow instructions.

Level II: Knowledge of the operation and servicing of equipment used in highway construction and maintenance; materials used; and proper highway traffic control during maintenance operations. Ability to operate heavy equipment; use construction materials; follow instructions; and communicate effectively.

Education and Experience

Level I: Education and experience requirements at this level are none.

Level II: One year of experience in operating heavy equipment.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma drivers license at time of employment.
• Some agencies may require a valid Oklahoma commercial drivers license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements.
• ODOT employees may be required to obtain a CDL tank vehicle endorsement and pass a drug test prior to appointment.
• Willingness and ability to perform travel, work hours other than regular shifts during emergencies, and possess a telephone in residence for on-call messages.
• Physical requirements: frequently stand, walk, reach, speak, hear; regularly sit; manipulate tools; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift up to 80 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Other job data

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Construction

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