What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Absolute Group?
We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Erosion Control Division in the Cedar Rapids area. Successful candidate will have experience with farming, agriculture and or a landscape background. We are looking for individuals with at least 1 year of experience running agricultural tractor and or skid loader equipment for erosion control, seeding and planting. Successful candidates should have a Class A CDL license or willing to obtain within first 90 days of employment. When not operating equipment individuals must be willing to perform physical labor work wherever needed. We need individuals that are true TEAM players, who have a positive attitude and are flexible.
Job Requirements:
- Good work ethic, applicants must be able to adapt to a variety of different labor assignments
- Ability to work closely with other employees and supervisors
- Ability to understand and follow instructions from supervisors and crew leads, as well as take instruction without conflicts
- Valid Driver's license (Class A CDL preferred) and a clear driving record
- Willingness and ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Available to work overtime
- Willingness to travel and ability to work some out-of-town overnights
- Ability to do required paperwork and computer work
About the Erosion Control Division
Erosion Control is a Division within Absolute Group that specializes in commercial and state erosion and soil control services. We offer a wide range of agricultural construction solutions, including seeding, sodding, mulching, silt fence installation and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) management.
The Absolute Group Difference
The Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We’re Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s our Fearless Forward-Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.
Hard Work Pays Off
When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Voluntary insurance coverages - Life, Accident, Critical Illness, STD & LTD plans
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- 401k with company match
- Family-focused environment
- Company-sponsored outings and events
Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.