Job Location : Clinton,OK, USA
Agency: 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank): 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: $40,600 - Level I $47,100 - Level II
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.
Job DescriptionPosition Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Department: Maintenance
District 5 - Clinton
County Locations: Beckham, Custer, Jackson, Tillman, Kiowa. Greer, Washita, Roger Mills, Blaine, Dewey, Harmon, Caddo County - Please note the counties that you are interested in employment when filling out the application.
Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will be required to complete a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical abilities test before beginning employment.
Basic PurposePositions in this job family are responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways.
Typical FunctionsLevel I - 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 repair of highways.
Level II - This is the career level where incumbents perform skilled work at the full performance level in operating heavy equipment used in highway construction or repair and also perform a variety of routine highway maintenance duties.
Education and ExperienceLevel I - Education and Experience requirements at this level are none.
Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in operating heavy equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of power equipment or heavy machinery. Ability is required to perform manual labor; to maintain and operate power equipment; and to follow instructions.
Special RequirementsEqual Opportunity Employment: The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.