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Equipment Operator SeniorPrintApplyEquipment Operator SeniorSalary$39,686.40 - $58,552.00 AnnuallyLocationAmes - 50010 - Story County, IAJob TypeFull-timeAgency645 Iowa Department of TransportationJob Number20-02967Closing6/29/2020 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-POSTPoint of ContactEric Lack, Eric.Lack@iowadot.us
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Job DescriptionOur mission:The mission of the Iowa DOT is to get you there safely, efficiently and conveniently. We need talented, passionate people working together to make this happen. We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for making that mission a reality every single day.Location:Ames Paint Crew Shift: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., hours may vary, subject to call 24 hours a day during emergency conditions.During painting season: Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Equipment Operator Senior, in addition to being a skilled equipment operator and crew leader, functions as a principal assistant to the District 1 Paint Crew Supervisor. It will be expected to be active in assisting the supervisor with work assignments. CDL: Possess a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire; within 45 calendar days following appointment, a valid Class B CDL with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and maintained until getting your Class A CDL; and within five (5) months following appointment, a valid Class A CDL with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and maintained in order to continue employment.Drug & Alcohol Testing: Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.Lifting: Ability to perform heavy work, occasionally (1-33% of the time) lifting/lowering, carrying and pushing/pulling various items/using force from 50 - 100 lbs. Team lift or mechanical assist recommended for weights over 75 lbs.Additional Requirements: Must have the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, day or night. Post offer, pre-employment physical. Within 5 months of appointment, must reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned work location. Must respond to emergency situations as required. Must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours. Some overnight travel may be required.Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:1) Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in highway maintenance and equipment operation work.2) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of post high school education in construction technology/management, or engineering equals one year of full-time experience.3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate.For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description.Additional Qualification Requirements
Positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), this job requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.
Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, employees in designated positions are required to reside within a defined driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location.
Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.
Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
Join Us!Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.CareerChoicesState government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.BenefitsThe state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out thisBenefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure.01Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability?Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
Yes - I understand and agree.
No
02PLEASE READ CAREFULLYHave you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
03Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?IF YES- How many years do you have of full-time work inBOTHhighway maintenanceANDequipment operation?
Not applicable - I do not have a high school diploma/GED
I do not have experience in highway maintenance
I do not have equipment operation experience
Less than one year of work experience in BOTH highway maintenance and equipment operation
More than one year to less than two years of work experience in BOTH highway maintenance and equipment operation
Two years or more or work experience in BOTH highway maintenance and equipment operation
04How many years do you have of full-time work inBOTHhighway maintenance and equipment operationANDaccredited post high school education in construction technology/management or engineering? 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in construction technology/management or engineering may substitute for each year of the required experience.
Not applicable - I do not have post high school education in construction technology/management or engineering
I do not have experience in highway maintenance
Less than two years of combined education in construction technology/management or engineering AND full-time work experience in BOTH highway maintenance and equipment operation
Two or more years of combined education in construction technology/management or engineering AND full-time work experience in BOTH highway maintenance and equipment operation
05If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (Executive Branch): How many months do you have of full-time work experience in the classification of Highway Technician Associate for the State of Iowa?
Not applicable – I am not a State of Iowa employee
No experience as a Highway Technician Associate
Six months or less of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate
More than six months to less than 12 months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate
More than 12 months to less than 18 months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate
More than 18 months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate
Required QuestionAgencyState of IowaAgency645 Iowa Department of TransportationAddress800 Lincoln WayAmes, Iowa, 50010Websitehttps://iowadot.gov/careers/Apply
