Equipment Operator

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, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across 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, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Adjutant General's Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO's programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance.

AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

The purpose of the Equipment Operator is to operate a variety of equipment to include:
Backhoe, bus, semi with flat or box trailer.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

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, back filling, 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.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's 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.

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.