Secondary Road Motor Grader Operator

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 of a motor grader and the routine maintenance of a rural gravel and dirt Secondary Roads in accordance with State and County standards. As assigned, the employee is also responsible for the performance of duties as a laborer, truck driver or equipment operator or any other duties pertinent to the aforesaid which may be assigned by a Supervisor as needed. This position is under the direct authority of the

County Engineer/District Maintenance Foreman 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. District #5, Hornick, IA Responsible for the safe and effective operation of a motor grader for blading and maintaining county gravel and unsurfaced roads as directed or assigned by a Supervisor Operates, bulldozers, end loaders, backhoes and trucks in carrying out 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 Attendance is required Minimum Education and Experience Required to

Perform Essential Functions:

Knowledge of the operation of a motor grader. Knowledge of proper techniques for maintaining gravel and unsurfaced (dirt) county secondary roads. Knowledge of and the ability to operate a variety of heavy and light equipment including scrapers, 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. Possession of an appropriate 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. The use of clearly spoken English for the skills and purposes of this job. Attendance is required. County Application and resume and CDL are required. ( ALL

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OTHERWISE THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE FORWARDED.

) Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday at 4:30 pm June 1st, 2026 or until position filled. 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.