Equipment Operator II
- Full-Time
- Posted: October 19, 2026
- Closes: October 30, 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)/6:30 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
- Operates pickup truck, dump truck, tractor-trailer and tanker truck.
- Operates heavy equipment. May operate bulldozer, backhoe, end loader, excavator, motor grader and related heavy construction equipment.
- Performs bridge and pavement maintenance duties. Operates equipment and performs 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. Repairs 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.
- Performs duties associated with roadside vegetation management. Operates brush mower or tractor mowers. Cuts brush from ditches and right of way using chainsaws and related hand and power tools and removes trash and debris from roadsides right-of-way.
- Uses a variety of general and specialized hand and power tools. Utilizes tools including in various routine, seasonal, emergency or cyclic maintenance and construction duties.
- Maintains and services assigned vehicles. Washes and ensures moving parts function properly. Services, documents, and repairs assigned equipment and related parts; assists mechanics as may be necessary.
- Maintains records. Documents use and service of assigned equipment used in maintenance operations. Keeps daily records of the work day and maintenance operations for particular jobs. Documents rock hauled, roads graded, fuel used, and other related operational functions.
- Cleans shop. Sweeps, washes and vacuums. Picks up items that could create unsafe conditions. Puts tools away for easy access. Generally keeps shop work and storage areas neat, orderly and clean.
- Performs miscellaneous labor. Erects various types of traffic control devices, flag traffic, maintain and repairs Road Department property and buildings, fabricates parts and equipment
- Responds to emergency situations. Must be available to respond to emergency situations or safety issues and report within 30 minutes to the assigned facility. During emergencies or other designated periods performs 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
