Equipment Operator

Pottawattamie County; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Department in Iowa seeks a full-time Equipment Operator-Motor Grader to manage road and bridge projects from Hancock Roads Shop, IA. The role involves operating graders, dump trucks, tractors, and other equipment, plus performing routine maintenance and documentation.

Candidates must hold a valid State of Iowa Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and demonstrate safe, independent, and effective communication with the public and team members.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe operation of assigned equipment and traffic laws.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor graders and other heavy equipment for road and bridge work.
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and maintain records.
• Provide snow removal and traffic control as needed.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete projects.

Skills

Safety awareness

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Department is announcing the hiring for a full-time Equipment Operator-Motor Grader.

The reporting location for this position is at the Hancock Roads Shop 313 Hwy 59 Hancock; IA. Employer has the right to change work reporting location.

The incumbent is responsible for the operation of motor graders as well as other equipment for maintenance and construction of road and bridge projects. This individual is further responsible to maintain the equipment assigned to them.

Works in a manner conducive to teamwork, with respect for the public their fellow employees and the safety of all.

Operates construction and maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, single axle dump truck, tandem axle dump truck, motor graders, tractors, mowers, rollers, wheel loaders and skid steers. If assigned, employees may also operate bulldozers, scrapers, excavators and draglines.

Performs maintenance of gravel and dirt roads including, but not limited to blading road surfaces, shaping and cleaning roadside slopes and ditches and spreading new granular surfacing material.

Hauls road construction/maintenance materials, supplies and equipment to and from work sites.

Performs manual labor including, but not limited to cutting brush, installing, maintaining and removing tire chains, snowplow blades and sanders on trucks, adjusting brakes, patching potholes, tamping backfill, changing ties, repairing hand rails on bridges, repairing planks on bridges, pouring and working concrete and fence remove, repair and reconstruction.

Performs snow removal operations.

Provides traffic control in construction and maintenance zones or emergency situations.

Assists in the installation of roadway and driveway culverts.

Performs routine scheduled maintenance on assigned vehicle including, but not limited to, changing the oil, filters and other engine fluids, greasing the vehicle, checking tires, lug nuts and washing the interior and exterior surfaces.

Completes a written record of the maintenance services performed on each piece of equipment and visually inspects the condition of equipment before and after operation to determine if repair or maintenance is needed.

Completes written work records including, but not limited to, time sheets, monthly cost sheets, rock haul records and equipment maintenance forms.

Operates power and hand tools in the performance of duties.

Performs maintenance and housekeeping activities of County buildings and grounds when necessary.

Regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location is an essential function.

NOTE: Management has the right to add or change duties at any time. The duties listed above and below are not inclusive of all tasks that employees of this classification may be required to perform.

Performs other duties as directed or as the situation dictates including those duties assigned to Truck Driver / Laborer.

Knowledge and ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner according to traffic laws and regulations.

The character to ask questions and seek help when duties are unclear or appear unsafe.

Ability to operate hand and power tools in a safe manner.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for the proper operation and use of assigned vehicles, equipment, tools and materials.

Experienced in dump truck operations.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to read English and to follow a series of oral and written instructions and maps.

Ability to write English and accurately complete required records and reports.

Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the general public.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Iowa, Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement.