Heavy Equipment Operator - Kickapoo Turnpike (Newalla)

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual benefit allowance

Comprehensive insurance

FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Kickapoo Turnpike in Newalla, OK. The role operates a range of heavy machinery within road maintenance and repair tasks, and requires CDL Class A with at least one year of relevant experience.

Typical hours are 7:30am–4:00pm, with emergency on-call shifts and potential travel as needed. OTA offers competitive pay and a solid benefits package accompanying public service employment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating heavy equipment (road construction/maintenance).
• Must possess a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to work hours other than regular shifts during emergencies and to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment or heavy machinery (trucks, tractors, road graders, dozers, loaders, cranes, backhoes, etc.).
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repair roadway shoulders or bridge decks as needed.
• Repair and/or replace signs, posts, guardrails and fences.
• Provide traffic control using stop/slow signals or flags.
• Apply herbicide to highway rights-of-way.
• Remove debris and obstacles from work sites.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Traffic control

Equipment maintenance

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator - Kickapoo Turnpike (Newalla)

Agency 978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization Kickapoo Maintenance Facility

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Job Description

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.

Position Overview

This is a full-time position working approximately 7:30am - 4:00pm, located on the Kickapoo Turnpike in Newalla, Oklahoma.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate 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 I - 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 (preferably within road construction/maintenance) and possess a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

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 working telephone to receive emergency on-call duty messages.

Level Descriptor

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.

Compensation

• Level I - $20.50 per hour or $42,630 annually (potential to promote to Level II after obtaining CDL within the first 6 months, and with years of experience as required for Level II)
• Level II - $23.78 per hour or $49,455 annually

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: o Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% e