Heavy Equipment Operator - Mon-Fri, 50 hrs/wk, Benefits

Wendling Quarries Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wendling Quarries Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is looking for a candidate to operate large equipment safely and perform daily maintenance tasks. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED. The position offers approximately 50 hours of work per week, with health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, paid time off, and employee discounts. Join a family-owned company dedicated to excellence and human potential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Willing to travel.
• Approximately 50 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of basic mechanics and working knowledge of large equipment.
• Work safely with adherence to Wendling Quarries safety policy.
• Daily equipment maintenance and operation.

Education

High School Diploma and/or GED

Job description

This position will primarily operate a haul truck, but will also operate various heavy equipment at multiple quarry locations for the purpose of stripping overburden and preparing sites for production.

Company Introduction:

Wendling Quarries, Inc. (WQI) is a third-generation family owned and operated business that produces crushed stone, sand and gravel for individuals and businesses in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

The bedrock of our company is composed of three main values:

• Family. We share faithful commitment to each other and our vision.
• Excellence. We are great on purpose.
• Human Potential. We aspire to be the best version of ourselves.

Lastly, there is concrete proof thatwe are known for being able to “safely do everything we do better than everyone else”.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understanding of basic mechanics and working knowledge of large equipment
• Work safely with adherence to Wendling Quarries safety policy
• Daily equipment maintenance and operation

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Willing to travel
• Monday – Friday
  
• Approximately 50 hours/week
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

How to apply:

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.