Heavy Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supervisory Organization Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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 Heavy Equipment Operator, Level I $40,600.00 Heavy Equipment Operator, Level II $47,100.00

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 November1st,2015. Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of4.5%. 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 first1–5years of service. 18 days accrued annually for5–10years of service. 20 days accrued annually for
10–20years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over
20years of service. Sick leave:
Accrued at15 days per year

Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay:
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of2 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.

Position Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator Department:
Operations Division: 2 Report to:
Road Maintenance Supervisor FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

194286 US 271, Antlers, OK 74523

Note:

Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

Positions in this job family are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways.

Operates equipment or heavy machinery such as trucks, tractors, road graders, bulldozers, 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 rights-of-way to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.

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

This is the basic level where incumbents work under close supervision operating and maintaining power equipment and performing related unskilled and semiskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and…