Equipment Operator
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Job Location:
Glendale, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Operate equipment such as backhoes tractors mowers and heavy pumps to dig drainage ditches or dig out ponds etc.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and prepared for use.
- Ensure operator maintenance such as inspecting cleaning and lubricating equipment preventive maintenance adjustments and changing of operating attachments is accomplished.
- Assist in coordinating scheduling and delivering equipment vehicles and materials for maintenance and construction projects or other approved activities.
- Operate snow removal equipment such as plows and rotary blowers.
- Perform routine duties such as cutting down trees cleaning paths in the woods and raking leaves.
- Prepare areas for roads walks and parking by ditching back sloping level blading scarifying using motorized grader or other equipment as necessary and available.
- Perform site cleaning excavation backfilling and similar work.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What Youll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Must have the ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL Class A) within 6 months of employment. The Class A CDL must be retained for the duration of employment as an Equipment Operator.
- Working knowledge and skill in the safe operation of the necessary light and heavy equipment.
- Working knowledge of various safety rules and regulations.
- including the use of the different sets of controls and various attachments.
- Knowledge of the mechanics of this equipment to maintain and repair it when necessary.
- Knowledge of and ability to use proper tools in the performance of duties.
- Knowledge of traffic laws as they apply to light and heavy equipment.
- If this role is with the AGO you must complete the IDOC training to supervise an IDOC work crew.
A degree is not required. However at least two (2) years of operating heavy equipment experience applying the outlined knowledge skills and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation personal and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parkingfor most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learningaccess
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting selecting developing and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at .
About Company
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