Heavy Equipment Operator (Paving)

Heavy Equipment Operator |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 with overtime

Experience: 1 -3 years

Reports to: Foreman, no supervisory responsibility

Wage: $28 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:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating a full range of heavy equipment, mainly the Cure Texture Machine. The Heavy Equipment Operator is a full-time, seasonal position that requires travel with overtime, reports to the Foreman, and has no supervisory responsibility.

Paving background is great but are willing to train the right candidate as long as you have heavy equipment background knowledge.

For more information regarding this position, contact Austin Lukes at 641-229-1071.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate a full range of heavy equipment (i.e. skid steer loader, excavator, motor grader, backhoe, compact roller, front end loader, dozer, shoulder machine, concrete paver, concrete belt placer, concrete cure and texture machine, etc.).
• Perform inspections and maintenance of equipment such as greasing, checking oil, water, and tires/tracks.
• Perform physical duties about grade prep and/or concrete work (i.e. shovel, sledgehammer, rake, etc.).
• Follow, enforce, and always promote all company safety and quality requirements.
• Operate and maintain other equipment as needed.
• 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.
• Class B CDL.
• Air CDL is a plus but not required
• Basic mechanical skills.
• One to three years of experience in heavy equipment.
• 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.
• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.

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.