Heavy Equipment Operator

State of Iowa • Johnston - 50131 - Polk County, IA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Public Defense is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator position to assist the State at Camp Dodge. This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions. The agency directly supports the Iowa National Guard's sustainment, readiness, and modernization, providing essential support for their missions. Working at the Iowa Department of Public Defense offers opportunities for a robust career.

Requirements

• An Iowa Class B driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement is required
• Ability to obtain a military / government vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment.
• Within six months of employment, employee must attain and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Within one year of employment, must attend and complete required wildland firefighting certifications.
• The equivalent of two years of full-time employment involving the operation of two or more of the following types of equipment: heavy bulldozers, power shovels, draglines, heavy motor patrol graders, steamrollers, overhead cranes, payloaders, heavy diesel tractors and related heavy construction equipment exceeding four tons; OR satisfactory completion of a formal two-year apprenticeship as an Operating Engineer (Heavy Equipment); OR substitution of satisfactory completion of specialized training in operating heavy construction equipment at a recognized training or trade school on a month-for-month basis for the experience requirement to a maximum of twelve months; OR for designated positions, experience operating specific kinds of heavy construction equipment may be required and applicants will only be certified to the appointing authority who have demonstrated that they have the required specialized experience.
• All positions in this job class require applicants to possess a Commercial Driver's License Class B and an Air Brakes Unrestricted Endorsement at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs excavating, landscaping, grading and other preparatory earthwork
• Perform finish grading, landscaping, and other final earthwork.
• Confirm with maps, tradesmen, and supervisors the location of buried utilities marked by utility locator flags to ensure safe excavation areas.
• Perform routine maintenance functions on equipment.
• Perform seasonal duties that support the operations and appearance of the cantonment and training areas.
• Perform snow removal task from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, training area roads, building entries, stairways, and other areas as needed.
• Apply treatment to road surfaces, sidewalks and parking lot areas that are prone to be icy after snow fall to ensure safety.
• Perform mowing duties by operating various tractors and mowers to cut grass, weeds, and small trees in the cantonment area and in the field training area.
• Perform various tree and shrub trimming and tree removal duties.
• Perform variety of tasks involved in maintaining and supporting a military training facility.
• Serve on a hand crew, UTV/ATV operator, or engine crew performing prescribed fire fuels management duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Free Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed