Oklahoma
Overview
Job Posting Title:
Heavy Equipment Operator Agency:
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supervisory Organization:
Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 4/ Grant County Job Posting End Date:
October 21, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date:
Continuous if Blank Full/Part-Time:
Full time Job Type:
Regular Compensation:
Level I - $40,600; Level II - $47,100 Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
Benefits
Annual Benefit Allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans include several medical, dental, and vision plans with options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Savings Plans include Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan with employer matches; OPERS Defined Benefit Plan available for eligible employees.
Annual & Sick Leave (PTO) provides accrual based on years of service: 15–25 days annually plus sick leave at 15 days per year.
Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
Longevity Pay: annual payments for eligible state employees with minimum 2 years of service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides access to professional services to support employee well-being.
Job Description
Position Title:
Heavy Equipment Operator Department:
Department of Transportation Reports to:
Grant County Division:
4 FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Location:
700 S 4th., Medford Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways. Typical Functions
Operates 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.
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 right-of-ways to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
Removes debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.
Level Descriptor
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. Education and Experience
Level I Education and Experience requirements at this level are none. Level II Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in operating heavy equipment. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of power equipment or heavy machinery. Ability is required to perform manual labor; to maintain and operate power equipment; and to follow instructions. Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of employment.
Some agencies may require possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements referenced in United States Department of Transportation Title 47, Chapter 6, Section 101 et seq. at time of appointment.
ODOT employees are required to have a CDL tank vehicle endorsement.
Applicants must take and pass drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulation, parts 40 and 382.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency situations; and possess a telephone in residence to receive emergency on-call duty messages.
While performing the duties of this job, the employees are frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit; to manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Employees must regularly lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
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 Worksite.
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Job Posting Title:
Heavy Equipment Operator Agency:
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supervisory Organization:
Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 4/ Grant County Job Posting End Date:
October 21, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date:
Continuous if Blank Full/Part-Time:
Full time Job Type:
Regular Compensation:
Level I - $40,600; Level II - $47,100 Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
Benefits
Annual Benefit Allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans include several medical, dental, and vision plans with options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Savings Plans include Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan with employer matches; OPERS Defined Benefit Plan available for eligible employees.
Annual & Sick Leave (PTO) provides accrual based on years of service: 15–25 days annually plus sick leave at 15 days per year.
Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
Longevity Pay: annual payments for eligible state employees with minimum 2 years of service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides access to professional services to support employee well-being.
Job Description
Position Title:
Heavy Equipment Operator Department:
Department of Transportation Reports to:
Grant County Division:
4 FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Location:
700 S 4th., Medford Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways. Typical Functions
Operates 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.
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 right-of-ways to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
Removes debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.
Level Descriptor
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. Education and Experience
Level I Education and Experience requirements at this level are none. Level II Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in operating heavy equipment. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of power equipment or heavy machinery. Ability is required to perform manual labor; to maintain and operate power equipment; and to follow instructions. Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of employment.
Some agencies may require possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements referenced in United States Department of Transportation Title 47, Chapter 6, Section 101 et seq. at time of appointment.
ODOT employees are required to have a CDL tank vehicle endorsement.
Applicants must take and pass drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulation, parts 40 and 382.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency situations; and possess a telephone in residence to receive emergency on-call duty messages.
While performing the duties of this job, the employees are frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit; to manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Employees must regularly lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
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 Worksite.
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