Heavy Equipment Opr

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

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Kay County to perform highway maintenance and repair tasks using a range of heavy machinery. The role includes operating trucks, graders, dozers, loaders, and other equipment, along with basic repairs and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities also include ensuring safe traffic control, applying herbicide when needed, repairing road shoulders and signs, and clearing debris.

Qualifications

• No formal education required for Level I; Level II requires 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment and heavy machinery for highway maintenance and repair.
• Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repair roadway shoulders, signs, guardrails, and other structures as directed.
• Provide traffic control using STOP/SLOW signals or flags.
• Apply herbicide to highway rights-of-way when required.
• Remove debris and obstacles from roadways.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Traffic control

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Posting TitleHeavy Equipment OprAgency345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSupervisory OrganizationChief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 4/ Kay CountyJob Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationLevel I - $42,600Level II -$49,400Why You’ll Love Working Here:Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.Annual Benefit Allowance:The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.Comprehensive Insurance Plans:The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).Retirement Savings Plans:Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per yearPaid Holidays:11 paid holidays per yearLongevity Pay:Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.Employee Assistance Program (EAP):EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.Job DescriptionPosition Title: Heavy Equipment OperatorDepartment: Dept. of TransportationReports to: Road Maintenance SupervisorDivision: 4FLSA Status: NONLocation: Kay CountyBasic PurposePositions in this job family are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways.Typical FunctionsThe functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: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 right-of-ways to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.Remove debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.Level DescriptorLevels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.This is the career level where incumbents perform skilled work at the full performance level in operating heavy equipment used in highway construction or repair and also perform a variety of routine highway maintenance duties.Education and ExperienceLevel IEducation and Experience requirements at this level are none.Leve l IIEducation and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in operating heavy equipment.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include 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.Special RequirementsPossession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of employment.Some agencies may require possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements referenced in United States Department of Transportation Title 47, Chapter 6, Section 101 et seq. at time of appointment.Persons appointed to positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation or the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must possess or obtain a commercial driver’s license, class A, no later than five months from the date of appointment.ODOT employees are required to have a CDL tank vehicle endorsement.Applicants must take and pass drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulation, parts 40 and 382.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.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.Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact