Secondary Road Equipment Operator

Woodbury County•Sioux City, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe, efficient operation and routine maintenance of a variety of heavy and light equipment used in the construction and maintenance of Secondary Roads in accordance with State and County standards, and for the performance of duties as a laborer or any other work and/or duties pertinent to the aforesaid which may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge of and the ability to operate a variety of heavy and light equipment including scrapers, motor graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, backhoes and trucks
Knowledge of equipment maintenance specifications and the ability to perform the required maintenance
Knowledge of safety standards relative to scope of responsibilities
Practical knowledge of reading and interpreting grade stakes and blueprints
Ability to work with hands, to perform routine heavy manual labor (50 to 85 pounds of dead lifting and to walk stairs carrying 50 pounds) for extended periods under possibly adverse weather conditions
Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with co-workers and the general public
Must possess current Iowa Commercial driver's license and insurance.
Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical examination, and drug screening test prior to employment
The use of clearly spoken English for the skills and purposes of this job .
Attendance is required .

Nice To Haves

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of scrapers, motor graders, bulldozers, end loaders, backhoes and trucks in carrying out duties of County Secondary Roads construction and maintenance work as directed or assigned by a Supervisor
Performs general road maintenance including snowplowing, road sanding, brush removal and other related work.
Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment, such as lubrication and oil changes, checking engine levels and checking operating parts for safety and good working condition.
Performs various other duties relating to scope of responsibility as assigned by County Engineer and/or District Maintenance Foreman.