Equipment Operator

Ag Iowa; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Voluntary insurance coverages

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k with company match

Company-sponsored outings and events

Job summary

Ag Iowa is seeking experienced individuals for its Erosion Control Division in Louisiana, Iowa. Candidates should have a background in agriculture and at least 1 year of experience operating agricultural equipment such as tractors and skid loaders. A valid Driver's license (CDL Class A preferred) is necessary.

We value teamwork and adaptability, providing competitive pay and excellent benefits including medical insurance and a 401k plan with company match. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of excellence in erosion control!

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience running agricultural tractor and skid loader equipment.
• Willingness to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for erosion control, seeding, and planting.
• Perform physical labor duties as assigned.
• Complete required paperwork and computer work.

Skills

Good work ethic

Adaptability to various labor tasks

Team work

Basic computer skills

Education

Valid Driver's license (CDL Class A preferred)

Job description

We are looking for experienced individuals to join our Erosion Control Division. Successful candidates will have experience with farming, agriculture and or a landscape background. We are looking for individuals with at least 1 year of experience running agricultural tractor and or skid loader equipment for erosion control, seeding and planting. Successful candidates should have a Class A CDL license or be willing to obtain within the first 90 days of employment. When not operating equipment, individuals must be willing to perform physical labor work wherever needed. We need individuals who are true TEAM players, who have a positive attitude and are flexible.

Job Requirements

• Good work ethic, applicants must be able to adapt to a variety of different labor assignments
• Ability to work closely with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to understand and follow instructions from supervisors and crew leads, as well as take instruction without conflicts
• Valid Driver's license (CDL Class A preferred) and clear driving record
• Willingness and ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Available to work overtime
• Willingness to travel and ability to work some out-of-town overnights
• Ability to do required paperwork and computer work

About the Erosion Control Division

Erosion Control is a Division of Absolute Group that specializes in commercial and state erosion and soil control services. We offer a wide range of construction solutions, including seeding, sodding, mulching, silt fence installation and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) management.

The Absolute Group Difference

The Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day‑to‑day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We’re Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s our Fearless Forward‑Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.

Hard Work Pays Off

When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance coverages - Life, Accident, Critical Illness, STD & LTD plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k with company match
• Family‑focused environment
• Company‑sponsored outings and events

Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.