State of Oklahoma is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - Cimarron Turnpike in Nob

Heavy Equipment Operator - Cimarron Turnpike

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Base Pay Range

$19.52/hr – $19.52/hr

Position Overview

This full‑time position works approximately 7:30 am – 4:00 pm on the Cimarron Turnpike in Morrison, Oklahoma. The Heavy Equipment Operator operates power equipment and performs related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways.

Compensation

Level I – $19.52 per hour ($40,600 annually). Potential to promote to Level II after obtaining a CDL within the first six months and with years of experience as required for Level II.

Level II – $22.64 per hour ($47,100 annually).

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate equipment or heavy machinery such as trucks, tractors, road graders, dozers, 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 unwanted vegetation.
• Remove debris including tires, animal carcasses, spilled items and other obstacles.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk and reach; talk and hear.
• Required to sit; manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must regularly lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level I – Education and experience requirements at this level are none.
• Level II – One year of experience operating heavy equipment (preferably within road construction/maintenance) and a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• Knowledge of the operation and servicing of equipment or heavy machinery used in highway construction and maintenance; of materials used in highway construction and maintenance; and of proper highway traffic control during maintenance operations.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment or machinery used in highway construction and maintenance; to use highway construction and maintenance materials; to follow instructions; and to communicate effectively.
• Must possess or obtain a commercial driver’s license, class A, no later than five months from the date of appointment.
• Willing and able to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with this position; willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency situations; and possess a working telephone to receive emergency on‑call duty messages.

Benefits Highlights

• Annual benefit allowance up to $21,934 to cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive insurance plans with no exclusions for pre‑existing conditions.
• Pre‑tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses (FSAs).
• Retirement savings plans – Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan and OPERS Defined Benefit Plan.
• Paid leave – 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service; 18 days for 5–10 years; 20 days for 10–20 years; 25 days for over 20 years; accrued sick leave; paid maternity leave.
• Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee discounts with special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity payment – monetary rewards beginning at two years of service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

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.