AGGREGATE CRUSHING LINE OPERATOR

Aggregate Crushing Line Operator

Location: Clayton, Iowa
Wage: $20.50 - $23.50/hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday- Friday primarily, but some weekend work may be required.

Position Summary

Pattison Company is seeking an Aggregate Crushing Line Operator to join our team in Clayton, Iowa. This position plays a key role in our production process, ensuring that our rock crushing operation runs efficiently and produces the correct product grades.

Operators will be responsible for heavy equipment operation, general maintenance, and daily inspections of the crushing line. They will work closely with other departments to coordinate repairs, screen changes, and product adjustments to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety.

This is an excellent career opportunity to join a strong, team-oriented company that offers competitive wages, full benefits, and long-term advancement opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including Komatsu 465, 400 haul trucks, 500 Komatsu loaders, 360 and 490 K excavators
• Adjust and manage a cone crusher to meet production gradation requirements
• Monitor crushing and screening operations to ensure product quality
• Perform general maintenance, lubrication, and repairs on equipment
• Clean up spilled material around conveyors using a shovel and/or skid steer
• Conduct daily inspections, fueling, and routine maintenance of equipment
• Operate the crushing plant to maximize production and efficiency
• Follow MSHA regulations and company safety procedures
• Ensure material meets state, federal, and local specifications

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions on uneven, sandy, and rocky surfaces
• Must be able to:
  • Stand for 6-12 hours and perform physical tasks such as bending and stooping
  • Work up to 12-hour shifts
  • Climb on and off equipment and ladders
  • Work at heights in physically demanding conditions
  • Wear a half-mask respirator for extended periods
  • Lift 60 to 80 pounds without mechanical assistance
  • Use a computer proficiently and enter data accurately
• Strong work ethic, ability to work independently, and commitment to workplace safety

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Prior heavy equipment operating experience required
• Crushing line or mining experience preferred

Certifications & Licenses

• Aggregate Certified Technician certification required (training sponsored by Pattison Company, includes 1-3 weeks of travel)
• MSHA Part 48 certification required (training available on-site)
• Valid driver’s license required for all Pattison Company employees unless deemed non-essential to the position by HR.

Compensation & Benefits

Pattison Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off (160 hours in the first year)
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored short-term disability & life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and career advancement opportunities

Additional Information

• Pre-employment drug testing and physical examination required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions