State of Oklahoma
Heavy Equipment Operator I / II
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Job Type: Regular, Full Time.
Compensation: $40,600 — Level I, $47,100 — Level II.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Annual benefit allowance up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents.
Medical, dental, and vision plans with options to enroll in an HSA or FSA.
Retirement savings plans including the Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan and the OPERS Defined Benefit Plan.
15–25 days of paid annual and sick leave that accrues based on years of service.
11 paid holidays per year.
Longevity payments for eligible State employees with at least 2 years of service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide professional support.
Job Description 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 Level I – 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.
Level II – Career level where incumbents perform skilled work at the full performance level in operating heavy equipment used in highway construction or repair and also perform a variety of routine highway maintenance duties.
Education and Experience Level I – No education or experience required.
Level II – One year of experience operating heavy equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of power equipment or heavy machinery. Ability to perform manual labor, maintain and operate power equipment, and follow instructions.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of employment.
Possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements may be required.
ODOT employees must have or obtain a CDL tank vehicle endorsement.
Applicants must take and pass a drug test prior to appointment.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than regular shifts during emergency situations; and possess a telephone in residence to receive emergency on‑call duty messages.
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 determine 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 Jobs Hub.
Location – County Locations Beckham, Custer, Jackson, Tillman, Kiowa, Greer, Washita, Roger Mills, Blaine, Dewey, Harmon, Caddo County (please note the counties you are interested in employment when filling out the application).
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Distribution and Supply Chain.
Industries Truck Transportation.
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Job Type: Regular, Full Time.
Compensation: $40,600 — Level I, $47,100 — Level II.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Annual benefit allowance up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents.
Medical, dental, and vision plans with options to enroll in an HSA or FSA.
Retirement savings plans including the Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan and the OPERS Defined Benefit Plan.
15–25 days of paid annual and sick leave that accrues based on years of service.
11 paid holidays per year.
Longevity payments for eligible State employees with at least 2 years of service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide professional support.
Job Description 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 Level I – 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.
Level II – Career level where incumbents perform skilled work at the full performance level in operating heavy equipment used in highway construction or repair and also perform a variety of routine highway maintenance duties.
Education and Experience Level I – No education or experience required.
Level II – One year of experience operating heavy equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of power equipment or heavy machinery. Ability to perform manual labor, maintain and operate power equipment, and follow instructions.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of employment.
Possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements may be required.
ODOT employees must have or obtain a CDL tank vehicle endorsement.
Applicants must take and pass a drug test prior to appointment.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than regular shifts during emergency situations; and possess a telephone in residence to receive emergency on‑call duty messages.
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 determine 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 Jobs Hub.
Location – County Locations Beckham, Custer, Jackson, Tillman, Kiowa, Greer, Washita, Roger Mills, Blaine, Dewey, Harmon, Caddo County (please note the counties you are interested in employment when filling out the application).
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Distribution and Supply Chain.
Industries Truck Transportation.
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