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

Overview

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

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

Job Details

Job Posting Title: District 7 - Heavy Equipment Operator

Agency: 345 Department of Transportation

Location: Multiple

Job Type: Regular, Full time

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

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Some positions may require pre-employment background check and drug screening, and/or a Physical Abilities Demonstration.

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

Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment and 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 a stop/slow sign or flag 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 and Experience

• Level I: No specific education/experience requirements.
• Level II: One year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe operation of heavy machinery (Level I) and operation/servicing of equipment (Level II).
• Ability to perform manual labor, operate power equipment, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of employment.
• Some positions may require a valid Oklahoma commercial driver's license (Class A or B) with appropriate endorsements; CDL tank vehicle endorsement may be required for some ODOT roles.
• Applicants must pass drug tests prior to appointment.
• Willingness to travel as needed and to work hours other than regular shifts during emergencies; ability to stand, walk, reach, talk, hear; ability to sit, manipulate controls, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; ability to lift up to 80 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; vision requirements as specified by agency.

Benefits

• Annual benefit allowances including health, dental, and vision plans; paid annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays; robust retirement savings plans; EAP & wellness program.
• Annual Benefit Allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents to enroll in benefits.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Construction