Heavy Equipment Operator -II

Heavy Equipment Operator I-II# State of Oklahoma Careers## Heavy Equipment Operator I-IIApply:
Kay County:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 10, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
JR67111
** Job Posting Title
** Heavy Equipment Operator I-II
** Agency
* * 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
** Supervisory Organization
** Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 4/ Kay County
** Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation
* * Level I - $42,600  Level II -$49,400
** Why You’ll Love Working Here:
*** Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
** Annual Benefit Allowance:
*** The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
** Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
*** The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
** Retirement Savings Plans:
*** Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
* Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
* Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
* OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
** Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):
*** 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
* 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
* 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
* 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
* Sick leave:
Accrued at 15 days per year
** Paid Holidays:
*** 11 paid holidays per year
** Longevity Pay:
*** Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
** Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
*** EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
** Job Description**#
** Job Description
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* Position Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator Department:
Road Maintenance Division 3

Report to:
Road Maintenance SupervisorFLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

District Headquarters Ada, OK;  
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* Note:

** District 3 covers 13 locations including Purcell Interstate located in McClain Co (Purcell, OK);
Shawnee Interstate located in Seminole Co (I-40 & SH 377);
Lincoln Co. Maint. In Chandler, OK;
Okfuskee Co. Maint. In Okemah, OK;
Hughes Co. Maint. In Holdenville, OK;
Coal Co. Maint. In Coalgate, OK;
Johnston Co Maint. In Tishomingo, OK;
Pontotoc Co. Maint. In Ada, OK;
Seminole Co. Maint. In Wewoka, OK;
Pottawatomie Co. Maint. In Tecumseh, OK;
Garvin Co. Maint. In Pauls Valley, OK;
McClain Co. Maint. In Purcell, OK;
Cleveland Co. Maint. In Noble, OK.
* *** Please note counties where you are interested in employment when filling out the application.**
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* Note:

** Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical abilities test before beginning employment.
* Positions in this job family are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and…