General Laborer

General Laborer |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

Experience: 1 year preferred (Will train)

Reports to: Foreman, no supervisory responsibility

Wage: $22 - $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:

The General Laborer will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the mine site operating tools and equipment. The General Laborer is a full-time, seasonal position that requires travel with overtime through peak season, reports to the Foreman, and has no supervisory responsibility. Take ownership of your role by keeping the equipment and job site clean, completing inspections on equipment, maintaining equipment in a pro-active manner and most importantly, ensuring safety is priority number one regardless of production goals. If you enjoy a position that supports all operations and enjoy working in a company that feels like family this may be the position for you.

For more information regarding this position, contact Don Bruckner at 605-209-2841.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of tasks on the mine site.
  
• Operate tools and equipment as needed.
  
• Complete pre and post-shift inspections and assist with maintenance or repair of equipment in a pro-active manner.
  
• Assist in the field (i.e. moving equipment, shoveling, cleaning sites, and other miscellaneous jobs as needed).
  
• Ability to operate a skid steer.
  
• Keep the crusher and other associated areas clean and organized.
  
• Operate crusher machinery by operating a computerized control panel.
  
• Works inside the enclosed booth to oversee and look down upon the machinery and crushing process.
  
• Troubleshoot and communicate problems with the ground crew.
  
• Assist with machine maintenance, repairs, unplug, shoveling off conveyors/screens, repairing conveyor problems, and grease-moving machine parts.
  
• Perform crusher machinery set up and take down, which includes running cables and hoses, setting up blocks, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc.
  
• 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.
  
• MSHA certification preferred.
  
• Basic maintenance skills.
  
• Lift heavy objects, tear down, maintain, repair, and clean equipment.
  
• Equipment operation experience.
  
• Understand instructions in both written and verbal forms.
  
• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.
  
• A positive attitude is critical to ensure productive working relationships with co-workers and management.
  
• Continuous exposure to weather elements including heat, cold, noise, dusty conditions, and working outdoors.
  
• Overnight travel is not standard but may be required as site locations move.
  

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.