District 7 - Heavy Equipment Operator Job at State of Oklahoma in Medford

Job Description

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator (District 7) – State of Oklahoma

Department: Department of Transportation, District 7. Location: Multiple. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Employment type: Full-time. Reports to: Road Maintenance Supervisor.

Note: Pre-employment background check and drug screening may be required. Some positions may require a Physical Abilities Demonstration and the ability to perform essential functions of the job family.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repair failures in roadway shoulders or bridge decks; repair and/or replace signs, posts, guardrails and fences.
• Provide traffic control assistance using stop/slow signs or flags to direct highway traffic.
• Apply herbicide to highway rights-of-way to control weeds and other vegetation.
• Remove debris including tires, animal carcasses, spilled items, and other obstacles.

Qualifications

• Level I: No formal education or experience required; basic operation and manual labor capabilities; follow instructions.
• Level II: At least one year of experience operating heavy equipment and performing skilled maintenance tasks.
• Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of employment; CDL may be required depending on role; ability to pass drug test; willingness to travel and work varying hours; physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting up to 80-100 pounds, and vision requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of heavy machinery; ability to operate and service equipment; follow instructions; communicate effectively; traffic control during maintenance operations.

Compensation

Base pay range: $40,600.00/yr for Heavy Equipment Operator, Level I; $47,100.00/yr for Heavy Equipment Operator, Level II.

Benefits

• Annual benefit allowance; health, dental, and vision plans; paid leave; 11 paid holidays; retirement savings plans; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Annual and sick leave accrual as described by the State’s policies; longevity pay for eligible employees; PTO and other standard State benefits.

Equal Opportunity

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. Internal applicants should apply through the Workday Jobs Hub.