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

Overview

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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

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.
• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs, including options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Job Description

Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Department: Operations

Division: 7

Report to: Road Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Multiple

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

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, 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 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 rights-of-way to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
• Removes debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.

Level Descriptor

Level I: The basic level with supervision, operating and maintaining power equipment and performing related unskilled tasks in highway construction, maintenance and repair.

Level II: The career level with skilled work at full performance level in operating heavy equipment used in highway construction or repair and related 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; materials used; and proper highway traffic control during maintenance operations. Ability to operate heavy equipment, use materials, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

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 endorsements. CDL tank vehicle endorsement may be required. Applicants must take and pass a drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. Applicants must be willing to perform job-related travel and to work hours other than regular shifts during emergencies. Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, sitting, manipulating objects, climbing, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements may apply.

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 Jobs Hub.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Construction