Heavy Equipment Operator I II

Oklahoma Ag; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator I II to operate power equipment in highway maintenance and repair tasks. The role includes traffic control, routine upkeep of machinery, and assisting with shoulder and deck repairs on state routes.

Level II requires one year of experience; Level I is entry-level. CDL may be required; safety and travel duties are essential to support emergency operations and seasonal work schedules.

Qualifications

• Level II requires 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of highway machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as trucks, graders, dozers, loaders, cranes, backhoes and more.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repairs roadway shoulders or bridge decks and manages traffic control.
• Removes debris and assists with highway maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Traffic control

Manual labor

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator I II# State of Oklahoma Careers## Heavy Equipment Operator I IIApply: McClain County: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 6, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR67045**Job Posting Title**Heavy Equipment Operator I II**Agency**345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**Supervisory Organization**Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 3/ Purcell**Job Posting End Date**Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is 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****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****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, dozers, 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 right-of-ways to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.* Remove debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.**Level Descriptor****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.**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.**Education and Experience****Level II** - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in operating heavy equipment.**Level I** - Education and Experience requirements at this level are none.**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies****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.**Level I** - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of power equipment or heavy machinery. Ability is required to perform manual labor; to maintain and operate power equipment; and to follow instructions.**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.Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.**Additional Job Description****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.If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency ContactThe mission of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is to provide a safe, economical, and effective transportation network for the people, commerce, and communities of Oklahoma. ODOT's vision is to be an innovative and responsive leader in the transportation field. ODOT offers valuable continuous learning opportunities that encourage personal and professional growth and is committed to providing a safe environment for every employee.