District - 1 Heavy Equipment Operator I, II Job at State of Oklahoma in Haskell

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. Levels Level I Level Descriptor: This is the basic level where incumbents work under close supervision operating and maintaining power equipment and performing related unskilled and semi‑skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways. Education and Experience Requirements: None. Level II Level Descriptor: This is the 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 Requirements: One year of experience in operating heavy equipment. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge of the operation and servicing of equipment or heavy machinery used in highway construction and maintenance; of materials used in highway construction and maintenance; and of proper highway traffic control during maintenance operations. Ability to operate heavy equipment or machinery used in highway construction and maintenance; to use highway construction and maintenance materials; to follow instructions; and to communicate effectively. Special Requirements Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of employment. May require 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. Persons appointed to positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation or the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must possess or obtain a commercial driver’s license, class A, no later than five months from the date of appointment. ODOT employees are required to have a CDL tank vehicle endorsement. Applicants must take and pass a drug test prior to appointment. 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 at residence to receive emergency on‑call duty messages. Must regularly lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. 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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Compensation $38,000.00 – Level I $45,000.00 – Level II #J-18808-Ljbffr