Concrete Paving Equipment Operator

Company Overview:

Croell, Inc. is a privately-held regional construction company with over 100 multi-state locations. We are a major producer of concrete and asphalt road construction in the Midwest and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) employer!  

Position Overview:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating a full range of heavy equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator is a full time, seasonal position, requires regular travel and overtime with occasional weekends through peak season. This position reports to the Foreman and has no supervisory responsibility. For more information regarding this position, contact Jordan at 641-394-6789.

General Duties and Functions:

• Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules and projects
• 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 team in a constructive manner
• Consistently keep equipment clean and organized to promote professionalism, safety and efficiency
• Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory trainings
• Make safety the main priority while working on equipment
• Ensure all equipment in operation meets or exceeds all DOT standards
• Company Redi-Mix training and additional training required
• 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 normal scope of work (i.e. work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours)

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Operate concrete belt placer
• Operating two track placer/spreader in front of concrete paver
• 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 pertaining to grade prep and/or concrete work (i.e. shovel, sledgehammer, rake, etc.)
• Follow, enforce and promote all company safety and quality requirements at all times
• Follow direction of supervisors
• Work as a team
• Cross-train with applicable positions

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
• Basic mechanical skills
• One to three years of experience in heavy equipment
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Prompt and dependable attendance
• Knowledge of road construction materials, processes and industry requirements
• General computer knowledge
• Work in all weather conditions
• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
• Basic mathematical skills (i.e. Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
• Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions are:

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling
• Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing
• Operate hand and foot controls
• Simple/Firm grasping
• Ability to carry over 50 pounds
• Ability to lift/lower over 50 pounds
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
• Kneeling/Crawling
• Gross manipulation (pinching)

Croell, Inc. Benefit Offerings:

• Salary Range: $20-$50 per hour

      (Based on experience, location, etc.)

• Health – Dental – Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• 401K with Company Match
• Bereavement Pay
• Potential for Advancement
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.