Roadway Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operators - District 5 Maintenance - Up to $47,100/year - Statewide OK

Heavy Equipment Operators are sought by the 345 Department of Transportation for District 5 Maintenance across multiple counties in Oklahoma. This role involves operating a variety of heavy machinery to maintain and repair highways, ensuring safe and efficient transportation routes. The ideal candidates are safety-conscious, physically capable, and able to work in a team environment. This is a great opportunity for those interested in a stable, benefits-rich career with the State of Oklahoma.

• Competitive wages: $40,600 (Level I) to $47,100 (Level II) per year
• Annual benefit allowance up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
• Robust retirement savings plans with employer matching
• Paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity pay for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program

• Level I:
  No education or experience requirements
• Level II:
  One year of experience operating heavy equipment
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of employment
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license, class A, within five months of appointment
• CDL tank vehicle endorsement required for ODOT employees
• Pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical abilities test
• Ability to lift 80 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Willingness to perform job-related travel and work non-regular hours during emergencies
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and manipulate tools
• Specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception