Roadway Heavy Equipment Operator – Maintenance Crew

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

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is advertising a Heavy Equipment Operator position based in Edmond (Annex building). The role covers operating heavy machinery, performing routine maintenance, and supporting highway maintenance tasks.

Salary varies by level: Level I at $42,600, Level II at $49,900, Level III at $59,400, with comprehensive benefits and a strong retirement program. Applicants must meet CDL requirements and be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating power equipment and performing related tasks on highways.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in varying conditions.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license; CDL may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment such as trucks, graders, dozers, loaders, cranes, backhoes and more.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repairs failures in roadway shoulders or bridge decks.
• Repairs/replaces signs, posts, guardrails and fences.
• Directs highway traffic using stop/slow signs or flags.
• Controls weeds with herbicide on highway rights-of-way.
• Removes debris like tires, animal carcasses, spills and obstacles.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The State of Oklahoma is advertising a Heavy Equipment Operator position based in Edmond (Annex building). The role covers operating heavy machinery, performing routine maintenance, and supporting highway maintenance tasks.

Salary varies by level: Level I at $42,600, Level II at $49,900, Level III at $59,400, with comprehensive benefits and a strong retirement program. Applicants must meet CDL requirements and be willing to travel as needed.