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District 3 - Heavy Equipment Operator I II, 13 locations

State of Oklahoma, Seminole, Oklahoma, United States, 74868

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District 3 - Heavy Equipment Operator I II, 13 locations Posted 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Compensation : Level I – $40,600; Level II – $47,100

Job Details : Department: Road Maintenance; Division: 3; Report to: Road Maintenance Supervisor; FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt; Location: District Headquarters Ada, OK.

District 3 covers 13 locations, including Purcell Interstate (McClain Co), Shawnee Interstate (Seminole Co), Lincoln Co. Maint. (Chandler), Okfuskee Co. Maint. (Okemah), Hughes Co. Maint. (Holdenville), Coal Co. Maint. (Coalgate), Johnston Co. Maint. (Tishomingo), Pontotoc Co. Maint. (Ada), Seminole Co. Maint. (Wewoka), Pottawatomie Co. Maint. (Tecumseh), Garvin Co. Maint. (Pauls Valley), McClain Co. Maint. (Purcell), Cleveland Co. Maint. (Noble). Please indicate counties of interest on application.

Pre‑employment screening, drug test, and physical abilities test may be required. Positions are eligible for background checks, drug screening, and physical testing before employment.

Typical Functions

Operate 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 the roadway shoulders or bridge decks.

Repair and/or replace signs, posts, guardrails, and fences.

Provide traffic control assistance using stop/slow signs or flags to direct highway traffic.

Apply herbicide to highway right‑of‑ways to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.

Remove debris, including tires, animal carcasses, spilled items, and other obstacles.

Education and Experience

Level II : One year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Level I : No required education or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Level II : Knowledge of operating and servicing heavy equipment, highway construction materials, and highway traffic control. Ability to operate equipment, use materials, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

Level I : Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of power equipment. Ability to perform manual labor, maintain and operate equipment, and follow instructions.

Special Requirements

Valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of employment.

Commercial driver’s license (Class A or B) with appropriate endorsements may be required.

Commercial driver’s license (Class A) required within five months of appointment for certain agencies.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) tank vehicle endorsement required.

Drug test prior to appointment, administered per agency.

Willingness and ability to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with this position.

Willingness to work hours outside regular shifts during emergency situations.

Telephone at residence to receive emergency on‑call duty messages.

Regular lifting of up to 80 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Height, vision, and manual dexterity requirements, including close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Positions may be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Benefits

Annual Benefit Allowance – covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans – several medical, dental, and vision plans, with options to enroll in HSA or FSA.

Retirement Savings Plans

Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1, 2015.

Employer match of 6% with a 4.5% employee contribution.

Employer match of 7% with a 7% or higher employee contribution.

OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: for returning employees previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave

15 days accrued annually for 1–5 years of service.

18 days for 5–10 years of service.

20 days for 10–20 years of service.

25 days for over 20 years of service.

Sick leave: 15 days per year.

Paid Holidays – 11 paid holidays per year.

Longevity Pay – paid annually to eligible State employees with at least 2 years of service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – cooperative effort to help employees gain access to professional services.

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 employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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