Athletic Field Construction Operator — Outdoor, CDL Training

Musco Lighting; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco Lighting’s Iowa Sports Turf division seeks an Athletic Field Construction Operations Assistant in Des Moines. You will help construct, install, and renovate athletic playing surfaces, operate and maintain equipment, and work to project plans and quality standards.

The role blends independent and team efforts to meet safety, schedule, and quality goals. Ideal candidates include a high school diploma, a valid license, and experience in heavy construction or landscaping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related degrees preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in construction, landscaping, or related field.
• Ability to travel overnight and stay up to 5 days.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment, materials safely to support readiness.
• Operate tractors, track loaders, mini excavators as assigned.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Establish layouts, grades, elevations per plans and specs.
• Follow safety practices and job-site regulations.
• Perform outdoor physical labor up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading construction plans

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Outdoor work

CDL training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Turf Management / Horticulture / Construction degree preferred

Tools

Tractors

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Trailers

Job description

Musco Lighting’s Iowa Sports Turf division seeks an Athletic Field Construction Operations Assistant in Des Moines. You will help construct, install, and renovate athletic playing surfaces, operate and maintain equipment, and work to project plans and quality standards.

The role blends independent and team efforts to meet safety, schedule, and quality goals. Ideal candidates include a high school diploma, a valid license, and experience in heavy construction or landscaping.