Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

This position exists to provide safe and professional equipment operations to maintain and construct roads, earthen structures, drainage and safety features for the Roads and Railroads Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in operating road graders, front end loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, and other heavy equipment
• Experience in maintaining bituminous, gravel and concrete road surfaces
• Experience replacing culverts
• Must have a valid Minnesota Class A driver's license
• Knowledge of salt spreading practices for ice and snow removal
• Must be able to receive and follow written and oral instructions on projects to be completed
• Must be able to work with a team to accomplish small and large projects
• Must be able to coordinate and work with other entities on Camp Ripley such as Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Carpentry, Range Control, and Environmental
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Wildland Fire certified Faller B
• Ability to respond to uncontrolled burns and control burn live fire ranges to reduce hazardous fuels to keep ranges safe to operate and must meet the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Standards for the wild land and prescribed fire qualifier system
• Ability to respond to and clean up hazardous spills
• Meet training requirements set by the Post Commander and HAZWOPER Training Course

Physical Requirements

• Must have ability to perform repetitive motions with various types of equipment and tools on a regular basis
• Requires occasionally lifting articles and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and tool boxes
• This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls
• Must have the ability to climb and work off ladders
• Must have ability to work in confined spaces with limited room to maneuver
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify—for more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: a voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance; common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP, including mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Schedule

• Day Shift, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Monday – Friday

Pay: $29.65 – $34.16 / hourly

Location: Little Falls

Telework: Not eligible

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Closing Date: 09/08/2026

Contact: CSM Patrick Tiemann at patrick.c.tiemann.mil@army.mil or 320/616-3098

Connect 700 Program applicants: To receive consideration, apply online, email the Job ID# (96549), the Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tricia Byron Barfknecht at tricia.byron.barfknecht@state.mn.us.