General Laborer

Merrell Bros., Inc.; Kokomo, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrell Bros., Inc. is seeking a General Laborer in Kokomo, IN to operate dewatering equipment and support event-style projects. The role requires flexibility to fill various tasks, including belt-presses and centrifuges, with training across multiple equipment types.

Expect heavy travel (200+ nights/year) and Saturdays with 65–70 hour weeks. A high school diploma and driver’s license are required, with CDL obtainable depending on role progression.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver License required.
• Willingness to obtain CDL preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Willingness to travel 200+ days per year.

Responsibilities

• Operate dewatering equipment (belt presses, centrifuges).
• Learn and operate other site equipment (dredges, excavation gear).
• Travel statewide/nationally with significant nights away (200–300).
• Work weekends/Saturdays with long hours (65–70 per week).

Skills

Critical thinking

Strong communication

Willing to obtain CDL

Lifts 50 lbs

Frequent travel

Prior project work

Heavy equipment experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

# General LaborerCorporate Headquarters - Kokomo, IN 46901## OverviewSalary Range$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyTravel PercentageRoad Warrior## DescriptionThis position is an event-style project position designed to train and equip you with the tools, experience and talents that are required to become a valuable team-member with Merrell Bros., Inc. The biosolids industry is very unique and requires a variety of skills to efficiently operate our equipment.A major component of this position is **flexibility**. Being willing to fill any role, at any time is what allows you to gain experience. This is what makes our co-workers an extremely valuable asset to our team.This General Laborer role operates dewatering equipment a majority of the time, including belt-presses and centrifuges. As you become acclimated with our process, this will extend to other equipment including dredges, excavation equipment, and equipment that is common on event-style projects. A Belt Press Operator will be involved in the operation of various pieces of equipment to learn how each piece operates, its applications, and its production rates as well as the proper maintenance protocol. Merrell Bros., Inc. owns and operates over 600 pieces of equipment so this portion of the training will take some time. Some of the types of equipment are as follows:* Mechanical Dewatering Equipment (belt filter press, centrifuge, polymer systems)* Pumps (centrifugal, hydraulic submersible, lagoon pumps, rotary lobe pumps, etc)* Hydraulic & Mechanical Dredging* Excavation Equipment (skid steer, etc)* Electrical Equipment & Controls (single phase, three phase, AC, DC & generators)Merrell Bros., Inc. is a national biosolids management company. We operate, manage and complete projects across the entire country. With this comes a requirement to travel. Our operators travel on **average ~ 200-300 nights per year.** This is spread out over the entire year, however, this is still a substantial amount of travel that needs to be considered before accepting this position. We also work on most **Saturdays with an average of 65 70 hours per week.**## Qualifications* **Requirements*** Critical thinking skills and strong communication* High School Diploma/GED* Valid Driver License* Willingness to obtain CDL* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively* Desire to travel over 200 days per year* Prior Project work preferred* Prior commercial driving, heavy/agriculture equipment operation a plus!