Concrete Technician & Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL B)

City of Enid; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Enid is seeking a reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain arterial and local roadways. The role involves operating a backhoe, skid steer, and front end loader to place and finish concrete surfaces, set forms, and ensure proper curing under varying weather conditions.

Applicants must hold a Class B CDL and have knowledge of highway construction techniques. Regular hours are typical, with some flexibility for snow/ice events and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class B CDL upon hire.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in highway and road construction or repair.

Responsibilities

• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surfaces and waterproof or restore surfaces.
• Apply muriatic acid to clean surfaces and rinse with water.
• Check forms that hold concrete to ensure proper construction.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots and rough projections with chisels and grinders.
• Drag water hose to wet concrete during the process.
• Remove existing concrete using a jackhammer and clear debris.
• Clean chipped areas with a wire brush; assess surface roughness.
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete or grout with tools.
• Start engine and operate backhoe, skid steer, and front end loader.
• Mold expansion joints and edges with edging tools and straightedge.
• Monitor weather effects on curing throughout the process.
• Set forms to required pitch and depth and align them.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete using rakes, screeds, trowels, and floats.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Skid steer operation

Front end loader operation

Blueprints reading

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Public relations

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months related experience

Job description

City of Enid is seeking a reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain arterial and local roadways. The role involves operating a backhoe, skid steer, and front end loader to place and finish concrete surfaces, set forms, and ensure proper curing under varying weather conditions.

Applicants must hold a Class B CDL and have knowledge of highway construction techniques. Regular hours are typical, with some flexibility for snow/ice events and overtime as needed.