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Job Title
Secondary Road Construction and Maintenance Worker
Job Description
Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Great Health Insurance Benefit, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving allowance is negotiable.
Responsible for the safe, efficient operation and routine maintenance of a variety of heavy and light equipment used in the construction and maintenance of Secondary Roads in accordance with State and County standards, and for the performance of duties as a laborer or any other work and/or duties pertinent to the aforesaid which may be assigned by a supervisor.
Duties
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks
Supplemental Information
Applicants for employment should contact the Human Resources Dept., Room 701 of the Woodbury County Court House between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information. A completed County application form, a resume and a copy of your commercial driver license are required. Deadline for receipt of applications shall be: 4:30 p.m., August 16th, 2026 or until filled
Worksite address
moville, IA, 51039, US
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