Company Overview:

Croell, Inc. is a privately-held regional construction company with over 100 multi-state locations. We are a major producer of concrete and asphalt road construction in the Midwest and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) employer! 

Position Overview:

The Shop Laborer is responsible for a wide range of duties in paint and mechanics. The Shop Laborer is a full time position, requires regular travel and overtime with occasional weekends through peak season. This position reports to the Paint Shop Manager and has no supervisory responsibility. For more information, contact Randy at 641-394-6789.

General Duties and Functions:

• Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules and projects
• Be aware of and familiar with the Company Handbook and abide by the employment policies and regulations
• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed timely, thoroughly and correctly at all times
• Teach, coach and work with team in a constructive manner
• Consistently keep shop clean and organized to promote professionalism, safety and efficiency
• Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory trainings
• Make safety the main priority while working on equipment
• Ensure all equipment in operation meets or exceeds all DOT standards
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and management
• Additional duties as assigned by management, as this job description is non-exhaustive
• Willingness to perform duties outside normal scope of work. (i.e. work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours)

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Assess damage and determine if parts need to be replaced
• Disassemble and reassemble cars, trucks, light duty, semis, redi-mix trucks, wheel loaders, etc.
• Read many different paint and primer formulas and mix accurately according to formula
• Follow start up and shut down processes on blast room and paint booth
• Wear full blasting gear and sand blast a wide range of equipment of all sizes
• Work in elevated areas
• Lift heavy objects as required to set up, build, tear down, maintain, repair and clean equipment
• Perform all tasks in a safe and productive manner
• Positive attitude and able to communicate with others
• Strong attention to detail to ensure a safe work environment
• Be a self-starter
• Cross-train with applicable positions

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
• Use hand tools to maintain and repair equipment
• Mechanical background and skills
• Able to obtain MSHA certification
• Valid Driver’s license and clean DMV record
• Transportation to and from work and travel to various job locations as needed
• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
• Basic mathematical skills (i.e. Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
• Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Fabrication skills
• Paint and Body Shop experience
• Front-end loader experience or other heavy equipment
• License greater than a Class B CDL

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions are:

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling
• Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing
• Operate hand and foot controls
• Simple/Firm grasping
• Ability to carry over 50 pounds
• Ability to lift/lower over 50 pounds
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
• Kneeling/Crawling
• Gross manipulation (pinching)

Croell, Inc. Benefit Offerings:

• Salary Range: $13-$16 per hour (Based on experience, location, etc.)

• Health – Dental – Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• 401K with Company Match
• Bereavement Pay
• Potential for Advancement