ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Frontend Loader Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

City of Dubuque

Sewer Maintenance Worker

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$20.57 - $26.62/hr

Operates roller, backhoe/loader, excavator, skid loader, sewer jet/vac vehicle, pumps, hydraulic impact hammer, self-propelled street sweeper, front end loader, snowplow, snow go, jet flusher, sewer ...

TCC MATERIALS COMPANY

Forklift Operator

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Learn proper operation of front-end loader. * Ability to learn layout of yard, block shapes, types, and sizes. * Know all procedures for wrapping and banding cubes and mortar. * Ability to clearly ...

City of Dubuque, IA

Sewer Maintenance Worker

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$20.57 - $26.62/hr

Operates roller, backhoe/loader, excavator, skid loader, sewer jet/vac vehicle, pumps, hydraulic impact hammer, self-propelled street sweeper, front end loader, snowplow, snow go, jet flusher, sewer ...

TCC Materials

Forklift Operator

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Learn proper operation of front-end loader. * Ability to learn layout of yard, block shapes, types, and sizes. * Know all procedures for wrapping and banding cubes and mortar. * Ability to clearly ...

TCC Materials

Forklift Operator

Sioux City, IA

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Learn proper operation of front-end loader. * Ability to learn layout of yard, block shapes, types, and sizes. * Know all procedures for wrapping and banding cubes and mortar. * Ability to clearly ...

QUIKRETE Companies

Production Assistant

Buffalo, IA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Performs general utility work including pushing up piles of rock and coal with front end loader and other equipment, unplugging belts, and general labor work as directed. * Provides operational ...

PKG Contracting

Equipment Operator

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB • Operating a dozer, excavator, front end loader and forklift • Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsFrontend Loader JobsFrontend Loader Jobs in Iowa

Frontend Loader information

What is the difference between Frontend Loader vs Excavator Operator?

AspectFrontend LoaderExcavator Operator
CredentialsOSHA certification, CDL often preferredOSHA certification, CDL often preferred
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, loading docksConstruction sites, digging and trenching areas
Common UsageLoading materials, moving debrisExcavating, trenching, demolition

Both Frontend Loaders and Excavator Operators work in construction and heavy equipment environments, often requiring similar certifications. The main difference lies in their functions: Frontend Loaders are primarily used for loading and moving materials, while Excavator Operators focus on digging and trenching tasks. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and workers choose the right role for specific project needs.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Frontend Loader jobs?

Cities in Iowa with the most Frontend Loader job openings:

Frontend Loader jobs near you
Infographic showing various Frontend Loader job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution.

GROUNDSKEEPER/UTILITY MAINTENANCE

Latimer, IA • On-site

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC
See more jobs at OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INCexternal

$19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Maintenance Technician School Pullets

Opal Foods is accepting applications for the position of Groundskeeper/Utility Maintenance Technician for our Coulter Pullets Farm in Coulter, IA. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations including safety, bio-security and animal welfare requirements. This position will work in the pullet houses and must be able to work in a live animal/farm environment. This position will also assist the Pullet Manager with other projects and duties as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Keep equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyor systems
  • Perform preventive and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
  • Take a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down time
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties
  • Use front end loader to move litter
  • Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
  • Upkeep of grounds-weed eating, mowing, trash, spraying weeds
  • Maintaining truck disinfection stations or hand pumps
  • Maintaining roads 
  • Keep feed pads clear of feed
  • Preventive maintenance on all outside equipment-feed bins, incline belts, cool cells,
  • Staying on top of bird control
  • Staying on top of outside bait stations
  • Staying on top of snow boards repairs-Coulter and Iowa Falls
  • Keeping track of visitors and supply deliveries 

Physical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

  • Fast paced work environment
  • Lift fifty or more pounds on a regular basis
  • Bend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb
  • Work in a general farm environment around live animals; must be able to tolerate a dusty environment

Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Previous experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipment
  • Front end loader/Forklift certification
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience in maintenance related roles
  • Ability to communicate in English and Spanish

About Opal Foods: Opal Foods was formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.

Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes PTO, holiday pay, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a 401K plan with employer match.

Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.