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L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. CDL Equipment Operator in Marion, Iowa
Are you ready to drive your career forward? We’re looking for skilled equipment operators with a CDL to join our team for seasonal work with year-round benefits.
Why Work With Us?
At our company, you’re more than just an operator—you’re a key player in our high-impact construction projects. Enjoy competitive pay and exceptional benefits while working with the best in the business.
Paid Vacation: Start with paid time off after 90 days.
Paid Holidays: Celebrate with full holiday pay.
Generous 401k Match: Plan for your future.
Affordable Health Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Free Life Insurance: Coverage for you and your family at no extra cost.
Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage for peace of mind.
Employee Appreciation: Enjoy special events, gifts, and recognition.
Wellness Program: Focus on your health and well-being.
Safety Incentives: Rewards for maintaining a safe work environment.
Schedule:
- Workdays and hours vary, including overnight and weekend shifts based on weather, project size, and location.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate Equipment Safely: Run heavy highway construction equipment with a focus on safety.
Inspect and Maintain: Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections and perform maintenance checks.
Communicate Needs: Report any necessary repairs to the foreperson and equipment manager.
Equipment Hauling: Haul heavy construction equipment to job sites.
Tool Operation: Use a variety of hand and power tools while performing manual labor.
Site Cleanliness: Keep the job site clean by picking up tools and equipment daily.
Safety First: Participate in weekly toolbox safety talks and annual safety meetings, and wear personal protective equipment as required.
Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Dependable Attendance: Regular, dependable attendance is essential.
Equipment Operation: Ability to safely operate heavy construction equipment.
Instruction Compliance: Listen, understand, and follow instructions.
Drug Screen: Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Education & Experience:
License: Valid Class A or B commercial driver's license with an insurable driving record.
Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
Experience: At least 3 months of experience operating heavy equipment.
Physical Requirements:
Weather Conditions: Able to work in all types of weather.
Equipment Access: Frequently climb in and out of equipment using three points of contact.
Safety: Work safely alongside moving construction equipment, pedestrians, and open traffic lanes.
Vision: Sufficient vision including depth perception and peripheral vision for safe equipment operation.
Endurance: Sit, stand, and walk for long periods (10+ hours).
Dexterity: Manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, and perform various physical tasks.
Lifting: Lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds regularly.
Movement: Capable of standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, bending, crouching, twisting, reaching, and climbing.
Work Environment:
- Hazards: Exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all types of weather conditions. The noise level is usually loud. Operators work alongside moving heavy equipment, pedestrians, and open lanes of traffic. Vehicles may travel at speeds exceeding 70 mph.
Ready to join a team where your skills make a difference? Apply today and be a part of a company that values your expertise and offers fantastic benefits and opportunities!
Pre-employment drug screening employer
Random drug testing employer
Minorities, women, and vets encouraged to apply.
LL Pelling participates in E-Verify post-employment.