What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Field Installer position at Iowa Sports Turf?
Iowa Sports Turf is hiring Sports Field Installers and Construction Techs responsible for construction and renovation projects from start to finish and reporting to the project Foreman. This person will complete a wide variety of tasks required for the construction, installation, and renovation of baseball, softball, football, and other athletic playing surfaces for all levels of competition. This job requires operating construction and maintenance equipment using a wide variety of attachments, maintaining equipment, establishing layouts and elevations based on construction documents, and loading/unloading equipment to haul to and from jobsites.
Construction Technicians should have the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with tournament directors, clients, and team members. This role requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This person must have strong communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a high level of attention to detail to complete athletic field construction tasks. Construction Techs are important members of the construction team, helping to ensure the success of each project.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Load/unload equipment and supplies
- Haul equipment to and from job sites
- Operate construction and maintenance equipment/attachments including tractors, track loaders, and mini excavators
- Carry out equipment maintenance procedures and responsibilities
- Establish layouts and elevations based on construction documents
- Carry out safety measures and adhere to company regulations
- Complete outdoor physical labor activities, including regularly lifting 50 lbs
Qualifications
- Construction experience running tractors, track loaders, and mini excavators
- Communicate effectively with Foreman and Team and follow instructions
- Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and cooperation in job site and Team environments
- Ability to work 50-60 hour weeks outdoors (employees receive overtime pay in accordance with state and federal law)
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, criminal background check including MVR
- CDL training required after employment (Company Provided)
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Construction and/or heavy machinery operation experience preferred
- Associate or Bachelor degree in Turf Management or related field preferred
Compensation
- Competitive weekly salary, overtime, and PAID WINTERS OFF.
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K, generous profit sharing)
- Paid Time Off
- Uniforms
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Des Moines, IA 50313 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $1,500