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State of Oklahoma

Heavy Equipment Operator

State of Oklahoma, Mccurtain, Oklahoma, United States, 74944

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Job Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator at State of Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways. Full time, regular, non exempt. Compensation

Base pay range: $40,600.00/yr Level I, $47,100.00/yr Level II. Benefits

Annual benefit allowance up to $20,538.24 Health, dental, vision plans; HSA/FSA options Retirement savings: Pathfinder defined contribution (6% match; 4.5% employee contribution) and OPERS defined benefit Annual and sick leave: 15–25 days based on tenure; sick leave 15 days per year 11 paid holidays Longevity pay for eligible employees EAP and wellness program Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment (trucks, tractors, road graders, bulldozers, front‑end loaders, cranes, backhoes, paint machines, semi‑trailers, snow removal equipment) Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities Repair failures in roadway shoulders or bridge decks Repair and/or replace signs, posts, guardrails, fences Provide traffic control assistance using a stop/slow sign or flag Apply herbicide to highway rights‑of‑way to control weeds Remove debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and obstacles Qualifications

Level I: knowledge of safe operation of heavy machinery; manual labor; follow instructions; no specific education required Level II: one year experience operating heavy equipment; knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and traffic control; effective communication Valid Oklahoma driver’s license required; a CDL class A or B may be required for some agencies Willingly perform all job‑related travel; work overtime during emergencies; stand, walk, reach; lift 80–100 lbs Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements may be required Drug test prior to appointment Willingness and ability to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with the position 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.

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