Construction Equipment Operator II - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $47,293 - $73,205 • Onsite

About The Position

This position fills a current vacancy in the Facilities Project Management Section of the Project Management Division of the Public Works Department for the City of Oklahoma City. The employee operates one or more types of very heavy construction equipment specific to the work site and must be able to learn to operate additional equipment. Required licenses and certifications must be held before operating assigned equipment.

Essential work includes driving and operating light, heavy, and very heavy construction or maintenance equipment for activities such as excavation and asphalt stripping, while following safety and equipment-maintenance procedures. Equipment may include earth movers, large motor graders and bulldozers, asphalt rollers and pavers, cranes, Gradalls, Hoptos, scrapers, tandem trucks, and tractor-trailer rigs. Tasks may also include using front-end loaders to cut slopes, operating backhoes near underground utilities or water mains, interpreting construction plans or drawings, and completing work to their specifications. Specialized attachments may be used for less routine assignments.

The employee may work independently delivering materials and equipment or alongside crews on construction and maintenance projects. When a supervisor is absent, the employee may assume lead-worker responsibility for employees, equipment, and project completion. Equipment malfunctions, staffing limitations, or adverse weather may require the employee to perform crew or maintenance tasks. Instructions are given verbally and in writing, and work is reviewed through inspection, written reports, or assessment of completed work for compliance with plans and quality standards.

Requirements

• Knowledge of assigned equipment types and functions.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate equipment gauges, controls, pedals, levers, and switches.
• Knowledge of procedures and skill in cutting or digging to grade.
• Knowledge of construction materials and types of soils and surfaces.
• Skill in reading blueprints and grade stakes and using instruments to check grade.
• Skill in operating and driving assigned equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently and with others, and learn.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL); for the Public Works Department, no automatic transmission or tractor-trailer restriction.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate assigned light, heavy, or very heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Follow safety and maintenance procedures to ensure proper operation and condition of assigned equipment.
• Perform construction and maintenance tasks such as excavation, asphalt stripping, slope cutting, and digging near underground utilities or water mains.
• Interpret construction plans or drawings and perform operations to meet their specifications.
• Deliver materials and equipment independently or work with other employees and equipment on construction and maintenance projects.
• Assume lead-worker responsibility for employees, equipment, and project completion when a supervisor is absent.
• Perform crew or maintenance-type tasks when required by equipment malfunctions, staffing limitations, or adverse weather.
• Use specialized equipment attachments for less routine assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement.
• A comprehensive package supporting health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed