Heavy Equipment Operator I, II Kickapoo Turnpike

State of Oklahoma•Newalla, OK

1d•$42,630 - $49,455•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is hiring a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator for the Kickapoo Turnpike in Newalla, Oklahoma. The position works approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and operates power equipment while performing related highway maintenance and repair tasks. Level I compensation is $20.50 per hour ($42,630 annually). Level II compensation is $23.77 per hour ($49,455 annually). Advancement to Level II may be possible after obtaining a CDL within the first six months and meeting the required experience criteria. Incumbents at the basic level work under close supervision, operating and maintaining power equipment and performing unskilled and semiskilled tasks in highway construction, maintenance, and repair. Employees must be willing to travel as required, work outside regular shifts during emergencies, and maintain a working telephone for emergency on-call messages.

Requirements

Level I has no education or experience requirements.
Level II requires one year of heavy equipment operating experience, preferably in road construction or maintenance, and a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Possess or obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license no later than five months after appointment.
Knowledge of the operation and servicing of equipment or heavy machinery used in highway construction and maintenance, materials used in highway construction and maintenance, and proper highway traffic control during maintenance operations.
Ability to operate heavy equipment or machinery used in highway construction and maintenance, use highway construction and maintenance materials, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
Willingness and ability to perform job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Willingness to work hours outside regular shifts during emergency situations.
Possess a working telephone to receive emergency on-call duty messages.
Ability to meet the physical demands, including regularly lifting 80 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Level II heavy equipment operating experience in road construction or maintenance.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks, tractors, road graders, dozers, front-end loaders, cranes, backhoes, paint machines, semi-trailers, snow removal equipment, and other equipment as needed.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
Repair failures in roadway shoulders or bridge decks.
Repair or replace signs, posts, guardrails, and fences.
Assist with traffic control using a stop/slow sign or flag to direct highway traffic.
Apply herbicide to highway rights-of-way to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
Remove debris, including tires, animal carcasses, spilled items, and other obstacles.

Benefits

Annual benefit allowance of up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
Comprehensive insurance plan options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan, with employer matching contributions.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan available for reenrollment to employees enrolled before November 1, 2015.
Paid annual leave, ranging from 15 to 25 days based on years of service.
Sick leave accrued at 15 days per year.
Paid maternity leave for eligible employees.
Eleven paid holidays annually.
Employee discounts with various vendors and companies.
Longevity payments beginning at two years of service.
Thrive employee well-being program.