Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Benton County Conservation; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flex Spending

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

EAP

Job summary

Benton County Conservation is seeking an Equipment Operator/Truck Driver to perform highway maintenance and construction, including snow and debris removal, plowing, hauling materials, and assisting in road projects.

Responsibilities include installing roadway pipe, culverts or bridges, operating heavy equipment, maintaining vehicles, and keeping reports on work performed and materials used. A CDL and strong teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Capability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to maximize results.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Knowledge of road maintenance and construction principles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a medium or heavy-duty truck for snow and ice removal and hauling materials.
• Assist in installation of roadway pipe, culvert or bridge.
• Occasionally operate heavy equipment (dozer, backhoe, loader, excavator).
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain records of work performed and materials used.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Oral & written communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

CDL Class A preferred

Job description

The Equipment Operator/Truck Driver is responsible for highway maintenance and construction including removal of snow and other debris.

• Operates a medium or heavy duty truck to plow for snow and ice removal, haul and spread granular surfacing materials and assist in road maintenance and construction projects.
• Assists with installation of new roadway pipe, culvert or bridge.
• Operates heavy and/or excavation equipment occassionally, including but not limited to dozer, backhoe, track loader, excavator, motor grader.
• Performs maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to, inspections, cleaning and routine and preventative care.
• Operates power equipment and uses hand tools to cut brush and trees and clean-out culverts.
• Maintains reports on work projects such as what was done, material used, and how much time was required.
• Transports other materials as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement. Class A CDL preferred.

Skills Required:

• Capacity to multi-task and prioritize job activities to achieve maximum overall results
• Ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Knowledge in operating heavy machinery and equipment including but not limited todump trucks, crawler tractors, and excavator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and equipment in road maintenance and construction.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work with others in the attainment of department duties and organization goals and to and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with internal contacts.
• Demonstration of good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands/Work Hours:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision as required to operate equipment.

This position will sometimes require working overtime, including non-traditional hours. This will be a regular occurrence during snow removal in the winter months.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment will include temperatures varying from extreme heat in the summer to extreme cold in the winter.

• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation time, sick time, two personal days
• Opportunity to earn compensatory time
• Health Insurance as low as $180per pay period for a family plan
• Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness program with opportunity to earn incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN EMPLOYMENT AT BENTON COUNTY*