Heavy Equipment Operator – State of Oklahoma
Location : 700 S 4th., Medford, OK
Reports to : Grant County
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Division : 4
Basic Purpose
Responsible for operating power equipment and performing related tasks in the maintenance and repair of highways.
Typical Functions
- Operate 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.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities.
- Repair failures in roadway shoulders or bridge decks.
- Repair and / or replace signs, posts, guardrails and fences.
- Provide traffic control assistance using a stop / slow sign or flag to direct highway traffic.
- Apply herbicide to highway right-of-ways to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation.
- Remove debris including tires, animal carcass, spilled items and other obstacles.
Education and Experience
Level II – One year of experience operating heavy equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of power equipment or heavy machinery.Manual labor ability; ability to maintain and operate power equipment; ability to follow instructions.Special Requirements
Valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of employment (commercial driver's license class A or B with appropriate endorsements may be required).CDL tank vehicle endorsement required for ODOT employees.Drug test required prior to appointment.Willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position; willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency situations; possess a telephone in residence to receive emergency on-call duty messages.Regularly lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.Vision abilities required : close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Position may be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.J-18808-Ljbffr