Heavy Equipment Operator I–II: Highway Maintenance

State of Oklahoma; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO / annual leave

Retirement plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I/II to maintain highways and related facilities. The role involves operating a range of heavy machinery, performing basic repairs, and ensuring safe traffic control during maintenance work.

CDL endorsements may be required for some duties, with opportunities for travel and on-call hours as needed. Eligible candidates benefit from comprehensive insurance options, generous leave, holiday pay, and robust retirement plans.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• CDL Class A or B endorsements may be required for some agencies.
• Willingness to travel and work emergency hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks, tractors, road graders, dozers, loaders, cranes, backhoes, and related equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Repairs roadway shoulders, signs, guardrails, and fences as needed.
• Provides traffic control using stop/slow signs or flags to guide highway traffic.
• Aplies herbicide to highway rights-of-way and removes debris.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Traffic control

Safety awareness

Communication

CDL required (if applicable)

Education

One year of experience operating heavy equipment

No formal education requirement

Job description

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I/II to maintain highways and related facilities. The role involves operating a range of heavy machinery, performing basic repairs, and ensuring safe traffic control during maintenance work.

CDL endorsements may be required for some duties, with opportunities for travel and on-call hours as needed. Eligible candidates benefit from comprehensive insurance options, generous leave, holiday pay, and robust retirement plans.