Equipment Operator I

This is work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Public Works infrastructure. Drive medium to heavy duty trucks in hauling various materials; perform manual work in clearing work sites of debris. Load and unload materials by hand or use of a front-end loader; perform road maintenance; operate various hand tools. Snow removal, sanding, salting of roadways and street cleaning. May operate a variety of other pieces of light, medium, or heavy equipment in the absence of regular operators, or for training purposes. Fabricate signs and barricades. Operate and maintain manual and power-driven paint stripping machines. Perform related work as required.

Starting wage is $24.35/hour with a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, pension through IPERS, and paid vacation and sick leave.

A CDL is required

Some experience in manual labor work & operation of light or medium weight trucks; or any equivalent combination of experience & training which provides the following knowledge, abilities, & skills: Knowledge of traffic regulations & the safe operation of medium to heavy weight trucks Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with & around mechanized equipment Knowledge of principles & operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect defective operation Skill in the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment Ability to lift moderately heavy items, and be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation  Ability to perform manual labor related to the operation of motorized equipment Ability to understand & carry out oral & basic written instructions Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance at work, including ability to be in an on call rotation. Ability to engage in cordial, cooperative, and professional interactions with coworkers at all times.  Ability to pass physical and drug screen following job offer Possession of current Commercial Driver’s License of the license & must be insurable by the City’s insurance carrier, & maintain such throughout employment Must reside within 30 air miles of City limits

Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City’s goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.  

The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.