Portable Concrete Plant Assistant |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 with overtime

Experience: 1 year preferred (Will train)

Reports to: Project Supervisor, no supervisory responsibility

Wage: $23-26 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:

A portable concrete plant assistant will play an important role in maintaining portable batch plants, power supplies, and other related tasks. If you enjoy working independently, in a team, or being a part of exciting projects, this may be your ideal career. Take ownership of your role by complying with safety and environmental requirements and maintaining and operating equipment.

For more information regarding this position, contact Jeramy at 641-229-6578.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain portable batch plant and power supply.
• Keep daily quantities of powder supply.
• Oversee unloading and direct powder tankers in the yard.
• Hook trucks up to silos for powder transfer.
• Lift heavy objects, tear down, maintain, repair, and clean equipment.
• Perform a variety of tasks in the concrete paving industry.
• Operate tools and equipment as needed.
• May execute tasks at heights from elevated platforms.
• Weld and use a cutting torch.
• Effectively operate a variety of saws, air tools, and general repair tools.
• Make general repairs to facilities as well as troubleshoot issues (hydraulics, pumps, motors).
• Ensure all regulations, laws, and safety standards are strictly adhered to.
• Travel throughout states when needed.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work as this job description is non-exhaustive.

Position Requirements:

• MSHA Certifications
• Team player mentality and eagerness to cross-train on topics such as dispatching, batching, mechanics, etc.
• Experience with welders and basic maintenance skills such as electrical wiring.
• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• 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 standard during peak season (paid per diem). 

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.