Heavy Equipment Operator I/II — Highway Maintenance Pro

State of Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation in Tulsa is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I or II to operate power equipment and perform highway maintenance tasks at District 8. Level I is entry-level with supervision; Level II is skilled with more independence and one year of related experience.

Candidates must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license; some roles require CDL and DOT prerequisites. This full-time position offers benefits and a standard state pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate heavy equipment and perform manual labor.
• Knowledge of safe operation of heavy machinery and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including trucks, road graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, cranes, backhoes and related equipment.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Provides traffic control and site safety during maintenance operations.
• Repair and replace roadway signs, posts, guardrails and fences.
• Remove debris and apply herbicide as needed.

Skills

Safe operation of heavy machinery

Manual labor capabilities

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Transportation in Tulsa is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I or II to operate power equipment and perform highway maintenance tasks at District 8. Level I is entry-level with supervision; Level II is skilled with more independence and one year of related experience.

Candidates must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license; some roles require CDL and DOT prerequisites. This full-time position offers benefits and a standard state pension plan.