Equipment Operator

State of Indiana•Edinburgh, IN

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates a variety of equipment, including backhoes, buses, and semi-trucks with flat or box trailers, in support of maintenance, construction, and other approved activities for the Adjutant General’s Office. The role includes preparing and maintaining equipment, transporting equipment and materials, operating snow-removal machinery, and performing grounds and site work. Attendance at assigned worksite(s) during the workday is an essential function. The role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. The position traditionally starts at $39,000, with compensation potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. A degree is not required. The job posting describes a full-time benefits package.

Requirements

Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A) within six months of employment and retain it for the duration of employment as an Equipment Operator.
Working knowledge and skill in the safe operation of necessary light and heavy equipment, including equipment controls and attachments.
Working knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of equipment mechanics to maintain and repair equipment when necessary.
Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate tools in performing duties.
Knowledge of traffic laws applicable to light and heavy equipment.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of heavy-equipment operating experience applying the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

Operate backhoes, tractors, mowers, heavy pumps, and other equipment for tasks such as digging drainage ditches and ponds.
Ensure equipment is maintained and prepared for use; perform operator maintenance, including inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, preventive maintenance, adjustments, and changing operating attachments.
Assist in coordinating, scheduling, and delivering equipment, vehicles, and materials for maintenance and construction projects or other approved activities.
Operate snow-removal equipment, including plows and rotary blowers.
Perform routine grounds duties, including cutting down trees, clearing paths in the woods, and raking leaves.
Prepare areas for roads, walks, and parking by ditching, back-sloping, level blading, scarifying, or using a motorized grader or other available equipment.
Perform site cleaning, excavation, backfilling, and similar work.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s) during the workday.
If serving with AGO, complete IDOC training to supervise an IDOC work crew.