District - Heavy Equipment Operator I or II

Overview

District 8 - Heavy Equipment Operator I or II

Agency: 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Location: 4002 N. Mingo Valley Expressway, Tulsa, OK 74116

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Regular, Full time

Report to: Road Maintenance Supervisor

Division: 8

Note: Candidates selected for positions may be required to complete pre-employment background check and drug screening. Some positions may require a Physical Abilities Demonstration and demonstration of the essential functions of the 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.
• Removes debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.

Level I — This basic level has incumbents working 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 career level has incumbents performing skilled work at the full performance level in operating heavy equipment used in highway construction or repair and performing a variety of routine highway maintenance duties.

Level I — Knowledge of safe operation of heavy machinery. Ability to perform manual labor, operate power equipment, and follow instructions.

Level II — Knowledge of operation and servicing of equipment used in highway construction and maintenance; understanding of materials used in highway construction and maintenance; proper highway traffic control during maintenance operations. Ability to operate heavy equipment, use materials, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

Level I: None.

Level II: One year of experience in operating heavy equipment.

Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of employment. Some agencies may require a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license (class A or

B) with appropriate endorsements. CDL tank vehicle endorsement may be required for certain roles. Applicants must pass drug tests prior to appointment. Travel and on-call duties may be required. Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, crouching or crawling; lifting up to 80 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Some positions may be safety sensitive as defined by applicable law.

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.