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

Overview

District 7 - Heavy Equipment Operator role at State of Oklahoma.

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 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 Descriptions

• Level I: Basic level with supervision; operates and maintains power equipment and performs unskilled or semi-skilled tasks in highway construction, maintenance and repair.
• Level II: Career level; performs skilled work at full performance level in operating heavy equipment and in a variety of routine highway maintenance duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Level I: Knowledge of safe operation of heavy machinery. Ability to perform manual labor, maintain and operate power equipment, and follow instructions.
• Level II: Knowledge of operation and servicing of equipment used in highway construction and maintenance; knowledge of materials; ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively; ability to operate heavy equipment and perform highway maintenance tasks.

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 driver\'s license at time of employment.
• Some agencies may require a valid Oklahoma commercial driver\'s license (Class A or B) with appropriate endorsements; CDL tank vehicle endorsement may be required for certain ODOT/OTA positions. A CDL may need to be obtained within five months of appointment.
• Applicants must pass drug tests prior to appointment. Certain pre-employment requirements may include background checks or a Physical Abilities Demonstration.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required; may work hours other than regular shifts during emergencies; able to read and follow instructions and to perform required physical tasks (standing, walking, lifting up to 80-100 pounds, vision requirements).

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Annual benefit allowances and a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options; paid annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays; retirement savings plans; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
• Annual and Sick Leave: 15 days (1-5 years), 18 days (5-10 years), 20 days (10-20 years), 25 days (over 20 years); Sick leave: 15 days per year.
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year; Longevity pay for eligible employees; various retirement plans including Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan and OPERS.

Location

Location: Atoka, OK

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.

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