Temporary Equipment Operator - Natural Resources

TITLE: Temporary Equipment Operator DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform skilled heavy machinery operation while performing natural resources and land management. Includes skid steers/loaders, tractors, backhoe, and all associated implements.

- Ability to load, tie down and haul equipment, and implements. Trailering skills and backing required.

- Operate power tools, hand tools, implements and machinery in relation to job duties;

- Perform forestry management with both chainsaw and heavy machinery

- Perform outdoor manual labor including shoveling, trimming, planting, and invasive plant (weed and litter) control;

- Assist in management of tribal bison herd and bison wildlife refuge, to include routine inspections of herd and related facilities, perform maintenance to fencing/handling facility, water supply and all related components of a robust livestock operation.

Take part in required "roundup" for the bison herd and commit to the promotion of the health and welfare of the herd in all work related to the bison operation.

Ensures that bison herd plans and projects are achieved in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of the Meskwaki Natural Resources Department and the Meskwaki Nation.

Responsible for management of pasture (rotation, invasive species, seeding etc.), providing for maximum growth and forage during the grazing season, as well as production of surplus hay.

Keeps current and up to date on herd, pasture, and farm/ranch management techniques by attending assigned training.

- Perform routine maintenance, inspections of and repairs to all department tools, equipment, machinery, etc.

- Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

- High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred

- 2 years of experience in the areas listed above; associated experience with beef may be substituted for that of bison.

- Prefer knowledge of and experience with large livestock care and operations

- Valid driver's license; CDL preferred; must be insurable per Tribal Government requirements.

SUPERVISION:

- Director of Meskwaki Nation Department of Natural Resources

SALARY:

- Hourly Salary Range $ 17.00/ hr to $25.00/ hr

- 3 month - 6 month position, pending work availability