Equipment Operator II
- Full-Time
- Posted: August 21, 2026
- Closes: August 31, 2026 at 3:30 pm
- Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary Range: $27.79 to $27.79
- Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday (8 hours per day)/ 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday (10 hours per day) schedule for April - August; Some Overtime
Job Summary
Operates dump, tanker, tractor-trailer and related trucks, as well as other heavy equipment to carry out road department functions. Performs skilled and unskilled manual labor associated with the operational functions of the Road Department. May also be assigned to perform duties associated with bridge and pavement maintenance, motor grader operation, or roadside vegetation management; performs related duties as assigned.
Job Duties
- Operate pickup truck, dump truck, tractor-trailer and tanker truck. Haul sand and gravel, move dirt, earth and related materials; remove snow; transport machinery and equipment to job sites; haul solid waste to the regional land fill, mow, pick up parts and supplies and perform related maintenance operations. Operate equipment used in spreading chemicals and abrasives use to maintain roads during winter conditions.
- Operate Heavy Equipment. May operate bulldozer, backhoe, end loader, excavator, and related heavy construction equipment used in cleaning and replacing culverts; ditching; loading and unloading construction materials; replacing traffic signs; repairing bridges; installing guard rail; and pavement patching.
- Operate motor grader. Operate motor grader on a regular basis by regulating the height and angle of the blade to maintain the road surface in such tasks as spreading and shaping gravel; moving earth, debris and related materials from place to place; removing snow and related seasonal maintenance operations.
- Perform bridge and pavement maintenance duties. Operate equipment and perform manual labor as necessary to repair and maintain bridges and pavements; including, but not limited to; concrete and asphalt pavement patching, crack sealing, seal coating and shouldering. Repair bridges and guardrail; including but not limited to; deck replacement or repair, installation of guardrail, welding, placing of erosion control and removal of brush and drift.
- Perform duties associated with roadside vegetation management. Coordinate use, document use and service, and operate brush mower or tractor mowers. Cut brush from ditches and right of way using axes, lopping shears, chainsaws and related hand and power tools and remove trash and debris from roadsides right-of-way.
- Use a variety of general and specialized hand and power tools. Utilize tools including in various routine, seasonal, emergency or cyclic maintenance and construction duties.
- Maintain and service assigned vehicles. Wash; grease; lubricate; change oil, filters, blades, hoses, tires, lights and related parts. Clean and remove dirt and debris from spreaders, hoppers and other moving parts to ensure equipment functions properly. Service, document and repair assigned equipment and related parts; assists mechanics as may be necessary.
- Maintain records. Document use and service of assigned equipment used in maintenance operations. Keep daily records of the work day and maintenance operations for particular jobs. Document rock hauled, roads graded, fuel used, and other related operational functions.
- Clean shop. Sweep, wash and vacuum. Pick up items that could create unsafe conditions. Put tools away for easy access. Apply oil dry. Generally keep shop work and storage areas neat, orderly and clean.
- Perform Miscellaneous Labor. Erect various types of traffic control devices, flag traffic, maintain and repair Road Department property and buildings, fabricate parts and equipment.
- Respond to Emergency Situations. Must be available to respond to emergency situation or safety issue and report within 30 minutes to the assigned facility. During emergencies or other designated periods perform any maintenance, equipment operation or related tasks as assigned. May be called out after-hours and work overtime in these situations.
Job Qualifications
Required Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Experience of one to three years in the operation of diesel trucks or heavy equipment used in construction, farming, maintenance or tractor-trailer operations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid Iowa Driver’s License – Required
- Class A CDL - Required
- Tanker endorsement – Preferred
- Ability to pass physical and drug testing requirements as a CDL holder
