Heavy Equipment Operator I, II Chickasaw Turnpike (Sulphur, OK)

State of Oklahoma; Sulphur (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Chickasaw Turnpike in Sulphur, OK. This full-time role involves operating heavy machinery for highway maintenance and repair. Join a team committed to ensuring safe travel for Oklahomans while enjoying competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous Annual Benefit Allowance

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Leave

Employee Discounts

Longevity Payment

Qualifications

• No education required for Level I; Level II requires one year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery for highway maintenance.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Provides traffic control assistance.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment operation

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator I, II Chickasaw Turnpike (Sulphur, OK)

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Why join the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority?

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service.

Join us at OTA and be a part of the team that keeps Oklahoma moving!

Position Overview

This is a full-time position located on the Chickasaw Turnpike and generally works Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 4:30pm.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways.

Compensation

Level I – $40,600

Level II – $47,100

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Level 1- 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.
  
  

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills Or Knowledge

• 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.
• Persons appointed to the position must possess or obtain a commercial driver’s license, class A, no later than five months from the date of appointment.
• 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.
  
  

Benefits Highlights

OTA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support eligible employees and their eligible dependents:

Generous Annual Benefit Allowance: Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Retirement Savings Plans:

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.

Paid Leave:

• 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Holidays: Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts: Special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity Payment: Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive: Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being.
  
  

OTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule OAC 260:130-19-30.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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