Heavy Equipment Operator - Aggregates | Croell, Inc.

Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn’t stop there! We’re also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com .

Job Type: Full-time, seasonal with travel and overtime through peak season

Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in heavy equipment

Reports to: Foreman, no supervisory responsibility

Wage: $26 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program

• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay

• 401(k) with Company Match

• $1500 Sign-On Bonus

• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

Job Summary:

A ready mix driver is not your typical driving position. Experience short-haul delivery, be home every night, and be an integral part of exciting projects building roads, bridges, houses, commercial buildings, and everything in between. Experience diversity, hauling to different contractors and projects every day. Take ownership of your role by checking for concrete quality, maintaining courteous customer relations, and working with a team that feels like family. If this sounds like an ideal career but you lack ready mix experience or a CDL, don’t let that deter you from applying. We have many training programs and opportunities for the right candidates.

For more information regarding this position, contact Wesley Grant 307-359-8445

Primary Responsibilities:

• Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules, and projects.

• Operate a full range of heavy equipment (i.e. skid steer loader, front-end loader, excavator, crusher, dredge, dozer, backhoe, etc.)

• Operate and maintain other equipment as needed.

• Perform inspections and maintenance of equipment such as greasing, checking oil, water, and tires/tracks.

• Perform physical duties about aggregate work (i.e. shovel, grade, etc.)

• Follow, enforce, and promote all company safety and quality requirements at all times.

• Follow the direction of supervisors.

• Work as a team.

• Be aware of and familiar with the Company Handbook and abide by the employment policies and regulations.

• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed timely, thoroughly, and correctly at all times.

• Teach, coach, and work with the team in a constructive manner.

• Consistently keep work area clean and organized to promote professionalism, safety, and efficiency.

• Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory training.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and management.

• Additional duties as assigned by management, as this job description is non-exhaustive.

• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work. (i.e. work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours).

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test

• Basic mechanical skills

• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of road construction materials, processes, and industry requirements

• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders

• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending

• Sitting/Standing/Balancing

• Operate hand and foot controls

• Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching

• Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds

• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling

  Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

  Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.