Heavy Equipment Operator Crew Lead- Scraper Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Crew Lead |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, seasonal position with overtime

Experience: 5+ years of experience on 627 Scrapers, Cat Dozers, and Cat Motorgraders

Reports to: Paving Forman, supervisory responsibility

Wage: $28-$32 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 Scraper Crew Lead will be responsible for operating and managing the operation of a 627 Scraper. Ensuring safe earth-moving operations. The role involves overseeing the performance of scraper operators, managing equipment maintenance, and ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget while adhering to MSHA safety Standards. This position reports to the Paving Forman and has supervisory responsibility.

For more information regarding this position, contact Wes Grant at 307-359-8445.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules, and projects.
• Lead, supervise, and manage a team of scraper operators, ensuring that daily operations are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Operate a full range of heavy equipment (i.e. 627 Scraper, D8 & D6 Dozers, and 140 Motorgraders, etc..)
• Operate and maintain other equipment as needed.
• Perform inspections and maintenance of equipment such as greasing, checking oil, water, and tires/tracks.
• Perform physical duties about grade prep and/or grading work (i.e. shovel, sledgehammer, rake, etc.).
• Follow, enforce, and always promote all company safety and quality requirements.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work (i.e. work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours).
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all team members follow MSHA guidelines, company safety standards, and equipment specific procedures.

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of road construction materials, processes, and industry requirements.
• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal.

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.