Heavy Equipment Operator I / II

State of Oklahoma • Blaine, OK

229d • $40,600 - $47,100

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator positions are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways. The role involves working under close supervision at Level I, where incumbents operate and maintain power equipment and perform unskilled and semiskilled tasks. At Level II, 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.

Requirements

• Level I: No education and experience requirements.
• Level II: One year of experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Possession 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.
• 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.
• Must take and pass a drug test prior to appointment.
• Willingness to perform job-related travel and work hours other than regular shifts during emergency situations.
• Must possess a telephone in residence to receive emergency on-call duty messages.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Removes debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.

Benefits

• Annual benefit allowance covering up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision options.
• Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
• 15 to 25 days of accrued annual leave based on years of service.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity pay for eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal problem resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees