What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at COMANCHE NATION - INDIAN TRIBE?
OPENING DATE: May 21, 2026
CLOSING DATE: June 4, 2026
*Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 7:00am -11:00am, Some weekends.
POSITION SUMMARY: Operates various heavy equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance, and repair activities. Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of private drives and installing tinhorns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities and driveways.
- Skill in the operation of the following tools and equipment: motor grader, scraper, backhoe, front end loader, motorized vehicles, and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, saws, generators, compressors, common hand, and power tools, shovels, wrenches; phone, laser level, and equipment in maintenance inspection.
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate effectively and in writing
- Ability to work safely and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and repair driveways and install tinhorns
- Ability to provide leadership
- Knowledge of working around, utilizing, and road preparation
- Other duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO: The operator will report to the Gravel\Tinhorn Director: Keep the program director informed of all daily and weekly activity, reports, and accomplishments about office and field duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. to 100 lbs.
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 7:00am -11:00am, Some weekends.
Travel Required: Occasionally
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Field: Traffic and loud noises, will be exposed to seasonal temperatures.
We will need to dress accordingly to the weather.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Heavy Equipment Operators must have 3-5 years’ experience
- Must have possession of a valid Oklahoma State driver’s License and another form of valid identification
- Graduated from High School, vocational school, or possession of a GED.
- 4 years of prior experience related to construction, maintenance, repair, installing tinhorns, and dirt work
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Birthday Leave
- Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
- Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
- 401K-up to 3% match
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):
- Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Additional Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- AFLAC
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.
INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.
VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.
Salary : $15 - $30