Plant Field Worker

General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, drives and operates a variety of motorized and/or construction equipment such as end loaders, back hoes, tandem axle trucks, terregators, etc. to perform material preparation and processing activities during the land application season and assists in snow removal, lawn maintenance and/or basic plant operation duties as required.

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Acceptable Experience and Training

• Possession of a high school diploma; and
• One (1) year of specialized/technical training; and
• One (1) or more years of previous experience in the operation of motorized and/or construction field equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Iowa class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes is required.

Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Drives single axle, tandem axle, semi and other types of trucks to haul materials to appropriate locations.
• Loads and operates equipment such as semi, terregator, end loader, wildcat aerating machine, backhoe, etc. to prepare and/or process various materials according to weight distribution regulations and other safety guidelines; operation may include appropriately setting controls to activate and regulate the processing of materials according to established guidelines.
• Operates N-Viro sludge processor to mix various dusts [polymers] into soil for application to fields.
• Performs routine cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Plows, loads and hauls snow to assist in snow removal efforts.
• Maintains records of mileage and maintenance service according to established procedures.
• Assists in general maintenance of grounds by trimming shrubbery, mowing grass, repairing fences, removing trash and debris, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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Closing Date/Time: 8/12/2026 4:00 PM Central

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