Heavy Equipment Opr

Job Posting Title

Heavy Equipment Opr

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 4/ Kay County

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.

Continuous if Blank

Full time

Regular

Level I - $42,600

Level II -$49,400

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.

The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

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).

• 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.

• 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.

Accrued at 15 days per year

11 paid holidays per year

Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

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:
Dept. of Transportation

Reports to:

Road Maintenance Supervisor Division: 4

FLSA Status: NON

Location:

Kay County

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, dozers, 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 right-of-ways to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
• Remove debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Level IEducation and Experience requirements at this level are none.

Leve l II Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in operating heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include 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 is required 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.

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of employment.
• Some agencies may require possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver's license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements referenced in United States Department of Transportation Title 47, Chapter 6, Section 101 et seq. at time of appointment.

Persons appointed