Equipment Operator I

Oklahoma Watch Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Watch Inc. is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator I for the Oklahoma Military Department. The successful candidate will operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and perform maintenance tasks. Candidates must have relevant experience and be willing to fulfill job-related travel. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for individual growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

15 days of annual and sick leave

11 holidays

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in operation of trucks and light equipment.
• Completion of vocational training may be accepted.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment including trucks and power shovels.
• Performs mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Supervises lower-level staff and provides guidance.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Communication

Mechanical Repairs

Education

Vocational Technical School Training

Job description

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 29, 2025

Job Posting Title

Equipment Operator I

Agency

025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Military Department

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 29, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Benefits: This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the operation of various types of equipment or machinery in performing various maintenance or construction activities, or in completing other functions involving the use of equipment or machinery.

Compensation: $32507.00

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Drives trucks and buses to transport materials, trash, merchandise, equipment and/or employees; may load and unload truck assisted by others; makes minor mechanical repairs and keeps the truck clean and in good working order; and lubricates the moving parts or wearing surfaces of mechanical equipment.

• Drives a wheeled tractor, pulling rollers or sweeper brooms; drives tractor power mowers; operates an asphalt kettle up to 600-gallon capacity; operates compressor equipment driving jackhammers; operates tail grader; operates batch plant; operates mudjack; and/or operates pneumatic demolition hammer.

• Operates power shovels or cranes with hoe, dipper, clam shell, dragline, load hooks or other attachments in doing such tasks as excavating and moving earth, rock, sand and other bulky materials; moving lumber, girders and similar objects; loading trucks from stockpiles or borrow pits; clearing right-of-way; and/or making cuts and fills to grade.

• Operates a heavy bulldozer or tractor and scraper unit in earth-moving operations or similar maintenance or construction work.

• Performs all related and incidental work, such as building deck or platform, constructing and raising derrick, placing guy lines and rigging ropes, cables and pulleys and other work in erecting pile drivers; removing and replacing caps, braces, whalings, sills and other wharf and bridge members; cutting and trimming wharf and bridge members with saws and other tools; and/or bolting new frame members into place using boring machines or air drills.

• Operates a heavy-duty truck tractor used for hauling unusually large equipment; drives and operates large striping machine used in painting center lines and no passing stripes.

• Operates a heavy truck in the loading, transporting and distribution of valuable retail merchandise, heavy construction equipment and other materials.

• Operates a motor grader powered with gasoline or diesel engine used in work of a routine nature such as grading of gravel roads and shoulders.

• Performs or participates in preventive maintenance of equipment operated; moves equipment from one job to another.

• Supervises lower-level staff.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the career level of this job family where incumbents are assigned responsibilities involving work of a semi-skilled to skilled nature in the operation of various types of light equipment such as trucks, buses, tractors, forklifts, mowers, edgers and other light equipment requiring a limited amount of experience and training in order to operate the equipment safely and efficiently. Responsibilities may also include providing training and guidance to laborers, temporary help and others in performing routine work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the operation and maintenance of light power equipment; and how to operate equipment safely

Skill is required to operate equipment.

Ability is required to follow oral and written instructions; and to communicate verbally to others in a courteous and respectful manner.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of six (6) months of experience in the operation of trucks and light equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Some agencies may accept completion of vocational technical school training in the operation of heavy equipment.

Some positions may require possession of a valid Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License, class A or B with appropriate endorsements referenced in 49 CFR §383.93, at the time of appointment.

Applicants must take and pass a drug test prior to appointment.

Some positions may require the experience to be in the operation of a heavy-duty truck tractor.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 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 .

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

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Veterans

Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.