Heavy Equipment Operator H.E. Bailey Turnpike; Fletcher, OK

Heavy Equipment Operator H.E. Bailey Turnpike (Fletcher, OK)

Agency: 978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization: H.E. Bailey Fletcher Maintenance Facility

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date.

Estimated Appointment End Date: Continuous if Blank

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service.

Located in Fletcher, Oklahoma
, this is a full‑time position working approximately 7:30 am – 4:00 pm on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways.

Level I – $20.50 per hour or $42,630 annually. (Potential to promote to Level II after obtaining a CDL within the first 6 months, and with years of experience as required for Level II).

Level II – $23.77 per hour or $49,455 annually.

• Operate 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.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repair failures in the roadway shoulders or bridge decks.
• Repair and/or replace signs, posts, guardrails and fences.
• Provide traffic control assistance 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.

• Frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit, manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must regularly lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

• Level I – No education or experience requirements.
• Level II – One year of experience operating heavy equipment (preferably within road construction/maintenance) and a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• 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 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.
• Must possess or obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license no later than five months from the date of appointment.
• Willing and able to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with this position; willing to work hours other than regular shifts during emergency situations; and possess a working telephone to receive emergency on‑call duty messages.

• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance:
  Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre‑existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
  Pre‑tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
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