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 for the full-time position of Administrative Secretary until filled. This position is responsible to perform a wide variety of responsible administrative secretarial duties for an assigned division; to coordinate and participate in office support functions in support of the division's goals and objectives; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding divisional policies and procedures. Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible administrative secretarial experience. Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment; Business letter writing, report and article preparation techniques; Principles and procedures of filing and record keeping; Principles and procedures of billing and invoicing; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Mathematical principles and practices. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the full-time position of Administrative Secretary II until filled. The successful candidate will provide professional administrative support to the daily functions and operations of the city, to conduct research and policy analysis, write detailed reports, and to demonstrate professional interaction with internal staff, city administration, and the public. The candidate will also demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, confidential environment and to provide responsible administrative support to the Fire Department Administration and the Ada Police Department. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in municipal or governmental administration, law enforcement, or legal environment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to 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 6/17/2025The 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 II, depending on
qualifications until filled. 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 South Townsend, Ada, OK
74820. hr@adaok.com EOE.?
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk until filled. The individual selected will assist in the coordination of the operations and activities of the municipal court including the preparation and coordination of daily and monthly court dockets; to assist the public with traffic tickets, court dates, and fines; to perform a wide variety of responsible administrative secretarial duties for the assigned department; to coordinate and participate in office support functions in support of the assigned department's goals and objectives; to provide assistance to the community services department; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures. Two years of increasingly responsible administrative secretarial experience and/or Municipal court system experience. Knowledgeable of operations, services, and activities of municipal court, policies and procedures, of municipal court, state rules and laws related to municipal court operations. Basic letter writing and basic report preparation. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Municipal Court Clerk certification. 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 or to hr@adaok.com EOE.
Updated on 8/18/2025The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position General Maintenance Worker II. Individual selected will be responsible to lead, oversee and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of city buildings and facilities including carpentry, plumbing, heating/air conditioning and electrical trades work. This is the journey level class in the General Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including conducting the most complex carpentry, electrical, plumbing and building construction duties. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. 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 Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE
Updated on 8/4/2025The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for seasonal Grounds Maintenance - Sports Complex. This position works under the direction of the Recreation Assistant's in maintaining the entire complex which would include but not limited to mowing, weed eating, edging, dragging, chalking, and painting all ballfields for competitive play. Other responsibilities include maintaining work inside and outside Irving Community Center, Aquatic Centers, Sports Complex, and the Ada Public Library. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE. hr@adaok.com
The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled, for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator.
The individual selected will be responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation of most difficult and complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of street and utility line maintenance and landfill activities; perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions; read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals; perform heavy manual labor; understand and follow oral and written instructions; follow all safety rules and regulations of the division to which assigned; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and establish; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and to perform other related maintenance duties as assigned. Must possess or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class A commercial driver's license and possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class D water and sewer license. The position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with a drug screen, will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE
Updated on 7/15/2025The 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.
Updated on 8/11/2025The City of Ada is accepting applications for the full-time position of Office Manager until filled. This position is responsible to provide professional level administrative support to the daily functions and operations of the city; to conduct research and policy analysis and write detailed reports; to coordinate and administer the city's health and safety program; and to provide responsible administrative support to the City Manager. Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible municipal administration experience. Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent training with major course work in public administrative, business administration or a related field including continuing training regarding state and federal regulations. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE
Updated on 8/11/2025The City of Ada is accepting applications for the full-time position of Receptionist/Secretary until filled. This position is responsible to maintain the reception desk; to operate the central switchboard; to provide assistance and general information to the public in person or on the telephone; and to assist secretarial staff with basic clerical duties including typing various reports, records and other documents. Qualifications: Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment; Operations of switchboard equipment; Proper telephone etiquette; Basic principles of record keeping; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; and Methods and procedures of data entry. Experience: One year of general clerical experience and switchboard functions is desirable. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE
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