Heavy Equipment Operator — Highway Maintenance Pro

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

11 holidays

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator in Antlers, OK. The role involves operating heavy machinery, performing routine maintenance, and supporting highway maintenance tasks at the Operations division.

Applicants may need a valid Oklahoma driver’s license (CDL may be required for some positions) and to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Levels I and II describe increasing responsibility and skill in operating equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and understanding safety protocols.
• Ability to perform manual labor and follow instructions.
• Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks, graders, bulldozers, loaders and other equipment as needed.
• Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Repairs roadway shoulders, signs, guardrails and fences.
• Provides traffic control and adheres to safety procedures.
• Assists in vegetation control and debris removal on rights‑of‑way.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Manual labor

Job description

State of Oklahoma is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator in Antlers, OK. The role involves operating heavy machinery, performing routine maintenance, and supporting highway maintenance tasks at the Operations division.

Applicants may need a valid Oklahoma driver’s license (CDL may be required for some positions) and to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Levels I and II describe increasing responsibility and skill in operating equipment.