Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

The Iowa Department of Public Defense is hiring an Equipment Operator position to assist the State in Sioux City. Must possess a valid state driver's license. An Iowa Class B driver's license with air brake may be required, in addition to the ability to obtain a military / government vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment. Must be able to pass a basic background check to acquire a government common access card. May be required to obtain an herbicide applicator license.

What You'll Do :

• Performs excavating, landscaping, grading and other preparatory earthwork
• Perform finish grading, landscaping, and other finish 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 tasks 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
• Perform various tree and shrub trimming and tree removal duties
• Perform variety of tasks involved in maintaining and supporting a military training facility
• Remove old concrete and prepare area and pour concrete as needed and other duties as assigned

Location and hours : 185th Air Refueling Wing, 2920 Headquarters Ave, Sioux City, IA 51111. The schedule is 8 hours a day for 5 days a week OR 10 hours a day for 4 days a week within the working days of Monday through Friday.

Benefits :

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Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification :

Additional Qualification Requirements :

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