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Croell Inc. Dredge and Wash Plant Operator in New Hampton, Iowa
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, multiple site locations, with overtime
Experience: 1 year preferred (Will train)
Reports to: Aggregate Manager, no supervisory responsibility
Wage: Starting at $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 dredge and wash plant operator will be responsible for getting to their job site at multiple Iowa aggregate location sites in Clermont, Parkersburg, Clarksville, St Ansgar, Lawler, and Plainfield. You will be responsible for removing sand, gravel, or other materials using a dredge and operating other equipment, including but not limited to, a wash plant and crusher, by using a computerized control panel. Experience diversity by working at different locations and performing multiple duties every day. Take ownership of your role by maintaining equipment, doing daily inspections, maintaining courteous customer relations, and working with a team that feels like family.
For more information regarding this position, contact Jeff at 319.560.9971.
Primary Responsibilities:
Remove sand, gravel, or other materials in waterways.
Move levers to position dredge for excavation, engage hydraulic pumps, raise and lower suction booms, and control the rotation of cutter heads.
Start power winches that draw in or let out cables to change the positions of the dredge.
Pump water to clear machinery pipelines.
Lower anchor poles to verify the depths of excavations, using winches or scan depth gauges to determine the depths of excavations.
Direct or assist workers in placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredge to shore, and pumping water from pontoons.
Control pumps and pumping equipment.
Assist with machine maintenance, repairs, repair conveyor problems, and grease-moving machine parts.
Interact with department heads at the Corporate Office to ensure proper reporting of payroll hours, staffing changes, crew and equipment movements, production tonnages, mechanical breakdowns, and quality issues.
Perform daily pre and post-inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operation and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
Team player mentality and eagerness to cross-train.
Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work as this job description is non-exhaustive.
Position Requirements:
Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
Loader experience.
MSHA 46 and 48 miner certifications.
Mechanical knowledge.
Personal protective equipment is required.
Possess excellent communication skills and 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.
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.