Heavy Equipment Operator – Roadway Maintenance

Oklahoma Ag; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation in Edmond, OK is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for full-time highway maintenance and repair work. The role involves operating a range of heavy machinery, performing minor repairs, and supporting traffic control and vegetation management in active work zones.

Ideal candidates will have safe operation knowledge of power equipment and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license (CDL may be required). Expect on-call duties and potential travel for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of power equipment or heavy machinery.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license; may require CDL depending on agency.
• Drug tests and on-call emergency duties may apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as road graders, dozers, loaders, cranes, and other machinery.
• Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repair roadway shoulders or bridge decks as needed.
• Assist with traffic control using stop/slow signals or flags.
• Apply herbicide to highway right-of-ways to control vegetation.
• Remove debris and obstacles from work zones.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Tools

CDL (Class A/B)

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Transportation in Edmond, OK is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for full-time highway maintenance and repair work. The role involves operating a range of heavy machinery, performing minor repairs, and supporting traffic control and vegetation management in active work zones.

Ideal candidates will have safe operation knowledge of power equipment and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license (CDL may be required). Expect on-call duties and potential travel for emergencies.