Highway Operator I - Construction

Job Posting

Tulsa County is offering a full-time position in the Highway department in Owasso, OK, with a salary of $15.48 hourly. The job is open continuously.

Job Description

Under general supervision, operates various types of power construction equipment, such as backhoe, loaders, rubber tire and steel wheel rollers, crack sealing machines and distributors used in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and bridges by performing the following duties.

Operate various pieces of heavy construction equipment or trucks on a regularly assigned basis; check for proper functioning of the equipment during operation and makes needed adjustments; perform preventative maintenance on equipment, including operation pre check for proper fluids and lubricant. Inform supervisor of repair needs or makes field repairs to equipment. May occasionally operate or train on equipment normally assigned to a higher or lower classification; perform labor duties as member of road / bridge crew as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard four year high school and over three years in heavy equipment operation in highway and bridge maintenance or construction. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to supervisors or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in operating heavy construction equipment or trucks safely; in conforming to construction standards and specifications; and in making needed adjustments and preventative maintenance. Knowledge of functions, operating methods, limitations and care required on heavy equipment; of road / bridge; of hazards of heavy equipment operations; of traffic laws and regulations pertaining to equipment operated; of safety rules and equipment; and of departmental policies and procedures. Ability to detect needed equipment repairs and necessary adjustments; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to estimate and calculate materials needed; to read blueprints and grade stakes; to work independently; and to maintain the physical stamina necessary to perform heavy manual labor.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

Health and Prescription Coverage, Telemedicine, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Retirement - Defined Benefit Pension as well as a 457(b) & 401(a) Deferred Compensation Program, Post-Employment Health Plan (PEHP), Personal Leave - Accrue 12 days per year, Vacation Leave - Accrue 15 days per year, Tulsa County Paid Holidays - 12 days per year, Education Reimbursement

Application Special Instructions

All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT / safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

Address : 218 West 6th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74119