The City of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Human Resources Director Jana Eldred at (580) 436-6300 x225 with questions. Job openings will be posted below. Applications are only accepted for posted positions. Applications are available for download here or at the Reception Desk at Ada City Hall, 231 S. Townsend Street.
The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for the position of Animal Control Officer. Individual selected will be responsible to enforce animal control laws and be able to communicate to the public ordinances relating to the care and keep of animals, issue citations for violations, and appear in court as necessary. Successful applicant must also be able to perform general office duties relating to the enforcement duties and be able to adequately collect animals and transport appropriately. Successful applicant must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Apply at City Hall, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or hr@adaok.com. EOE.
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Communication Dispatcher. Individuals selected will be responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the 911 emergency dispatch center for the City of Ada and Pontotoc County Fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Individuals selected must be able to pass pre-employment testing for job compatibility assessment tools, and be able to multi-task with telephone, radio, and computer. Successful applicants must be able to make quick decisions and provide quality customer service and communication, both orally and in writing, and must be able to work day, evening, or midnight shifts. Fulltime position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen, will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE.
Updated on 1/14/2026The City of Ada is accepting applications for the part-time position of Communication Dispatcher. Individuals selected will be responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the 911 emergency dispatch center for the City of Ada and Pontotoc County Fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Individuals selected must be able to pass pre-employment testing for job compatibility assessment tools, and be able to multi-task with telephone, radio, and computer. Successful applicants must be able to make quick decisions and provide quality customer service and communication, both orally and in writing, and must be able to work day, evening, or midnight shifts. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE.
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Construction Worker I until filled, depending on qualifications. Individual selected will be responsible to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction of water and sewer lines and streets, curbs, and gutters. Must possess or be able to obtain within one-year valid Oklahoma Class A commercial driver's license and Department of Environmental Quality Class "D" Water and Wastewater certificate. The position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the full-time position of Finance Director until filled. The individual selected will be required to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the finance division including accounting operations, budget, investments and financial analysis and planning, municipal court, purchasing and central garage; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible financial management or accounting experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility. Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, or accounting. Certification: Possession of valid Certified Public Accountant certificate issued by the State of Oklahoma. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources Director, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.
Updated on 1/14/2026The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Line Maintenance Worker I or II, depending on qualifications, until filled. Individual selected must be able to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of water and sewer lines and other general maintenance work. Selected individual must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain Department of Environmental Quality Class "D" Water and Wastewater certification within one year. Worker II must also have an Oklahoma Class A Commercial Driver's License. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examinations, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 South Townsend Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE.
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Probationary Firefighter through February 6, 2026. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, hold a valid Oklahoma driver's license, and be insurable. Must pass Oklahoma State Firefighters pension physical; successfully pass the Tabe test through the Pontotoc Technology Center; and successfully pass the Oklahoma State Firefighters physical agility test. An emergency response time agreement must be submitted with the application. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Applications are available at City Hall, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 and on the City of Ada website at www.adaok.com.
Updated on 1/16/2026The City of Ada is accepting applications for the
position Street Maintenance Worker I. The individual selected must be able to perform semi-skilled
and skilled work in the construction and maintenance of streets and related
facilities including alleys, storm drains, signals, signs, and markings.
Selected individual must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma Class A
commercial drivers license with tanker endorsements within one year.
Working conditions travel from site to site; field environment,
exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather
conditions, work around heavy equipment.
This position offers full benefits to include
retirement, vacation, paid holidays, and health and dental insurance. Medical
examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of
employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK
74820. EOE or submit to hr@adaok.com
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