Heavy Equipment Operator

State of Oklahoma; Medford (OK); On-site; USD 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for operating and maintaining highway power equipment. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits including health care options, retirement plans, and paid leave. Applicants should be prepared to meet physical demands associated with the job and hold a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid annual and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plans

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Level II requires at least one year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• No specific education requirements for Level I.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery for highway maintenance and repairs.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment and assists with traffic control.
• Cleans debris from highways and applies herbicides.

Skills

Knowledge of heavy machinery operation

Manual labor ability

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Valid Oklahoma driver's license

Commercial driver's license (if required)

Job description

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Base pay range

$40,600.00/yr - $40,600.00/yr

Job Posting Title

Heavy Equipment Operator

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

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

Heavy Equipment Operator, Level I $40,600.00

Heavy Equipment Operator, Level II $47,100.00

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
  
  

Annual Benefit Allowance

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
  
  

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  
  

Retirement Savings Plans

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
• Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
  
  

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO)

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
  
  

Paid Holidays

• 11 paid holidays per year
  
  

Longevity Pay

• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
  
  

Job Description

Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Department: Operations

Division: 7

Report to: Road Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Multiple

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

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, bulldozers, 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 rights-of-way to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
• Remove debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.
  
  

Level Descriptor

Level I

This is the basic level where incumbents work under close supervision operating and maintaining power equipment and performing related unskilled and semiskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways.

Level II

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Level I

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the safe operation and or heavy machinery. Ability is required to perform manual labor; to maintain and operate power equipment; and to follow instructions.

Level II

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include 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 is required 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.

Education and Experience

Level I

Education And Experience Requirements At This Level Are None.

Level II

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in operating heavy equipment.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of employment.

Some agencies may require possession of 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 drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulation, parts 40 and 382.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job- related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency situations; and possess a telephone in residence to receive emergency on-call duty messages. While performing the duties of this job, the employees are frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit; to manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Employees must regularly lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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