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SalaryDescription
Work Headquarters: Position open at the following Woodbury County Maintenance garage: District #5, Hornick, Iowa (one position), or any other location that may be assigned from time to time within Woodbury County.
Duties
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned
- 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. Attendance is required
Required Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform Essential Functions:
- 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
Supplemental Information
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.
Must furnish proof of a current Iowa Commercial Driver's License. County Application, supplemental questionnaire and a resume are required.
Deadline for receipt of applications shall be: 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2024 or until position filled.
Woodbury County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits can vary depending on collective bargaining agreements. Woodbury County's competitive benefit package includes:
- Health, Dental, Life & Long Term Disability
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS)
- Paid vacation days
- 10 Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Worker's Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Eye Insurance
- Discounted membership rate for Four Seasons Health Club
