Job Information
L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. CDL Equipment Operator in Sigourney, Iowa
LL Pelling is looking for a heavy equipment operator with a Class A or B commercial driver's license to join our South chip seal crew. Candidates must have reliable transportation to reach the designated meetup sites across southern Iowa, such as Sigourney, South English, and Keota, where the crew meets before carpooling to job sites in a company-provided truck. The position involves operating equipment such as a rubber roller as well as performing manual labor from late April through the end of October. Although this is a seasonal position, we offer a full year-round benefits package.
Schedule
Days and hours of work vary and may include weekend work based on weather, project size, and location.
Responsibilities
Operate heavy construction equipment such as a rubber tire roller.
Shovel, lute, and rake aggregate (rock).
Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials, transport rakes, lutes, shovels, and tools to the job site.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Control traffic on job sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas.
Maintain a clean job site - pick up all tools and equipment each day.
Required Skills/Abilities
Must have regular dependable attendance to be physically present each day.
Must be able to drive to job sites and company locations using company provided vehicle.
Able to listen to, understand, and follow instructions in English.
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Education and Experience
Valid Class A or B commercial driver's license with insurable driving record.
At least 6 months experience operating heavy equipment.
Physical Requirements
Able to work in all weather conditions.
Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to operate heavy equipment and perform strenuous manual tasks for long periods of time.
Must be able to work safely alongside moving construction equipment, general laborers, and open lanes of traffic in both day and night conditions.
Work Environment
Job hazards include exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all types of weather conditions. The noise level is usually loud. Operators are regularly exposed to, and work alongside, moving heavy construction equipment, pedestrians, and open lanes of traffic in both day and night conditions. Vehicles may travel at speeds in excess of 70 mph.
Benefits
Like our people, our benefits are some of the best in the area.
Paid time off (5 days) after 90 days
Paid holidays
Generous 401k retirement plan match
Affordable health, dental, & vision Insurance
Company-sponsored (free) life insurance for employee, spouse, & dependents
Short-Term & Long-Term disability
Employee appreciation events & gifts
Wellness Program
Safety Incentive Program
Company Info
If you are looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and family culture, LL Pelling could be the place for you. Since 1948, we have built our business on the principles of integrity, quality, and safety. It means we treat our employees like family; we pay well, ensure safe work environments, and offer great benefits - some of the best in the construction industry! If you are looking for an employer with a solid reputation that pays well and treats you right, then join our team!
Pre-employment drug screening employer
Random drug testing employer
Minorities, women, and vets encouraged to apply.
LL Pelling participates in E-Verify post-employment.