Heavy Equipment Operator – Highway Maintenance

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I or II to perform operation and maintenance of highway equipment and related tasks. The role requires operating various heavy machinery, performing routine upkeep, and assisting with traffic control during maintenance.

Level I involves unskilled/semi-skilled duties while Level II requires one year of experience. A pre-employment background check and drug screening may be required.

Qualifications

• Level I: Education and Experience none.
• Level II: one year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates power equipment and heavy machinery as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Repairs roadway shoulders, signs, and guardrails.
• Directs traffic control during maintenance operations.
• Preserves safety and regulatory compliance during work.
• Performs general highway maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Safe operation

Heavy machinery

Manual labor

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Job description

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I or II to perform operation and maintenance of highway equipment and related tasks. The role requires operating various heavy machinery, performing routine upkeep, and assisting with traffic control during maintenance.

Level I involves unskilled/semi-skilled duties while Level II requires one year of experience. A pre-employment background check and drug screening may be required.