Utility Operator | South in New London, Minnesota at Duininck Inc.

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Duininck Concrete, headquartered in West Central Minnesota, serves its clients as industry experts, providing guidance and support for projects of any scale.

This seasonal, full-time hourly position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $22 – $28 per hour, based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Position specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match, and more!

The Utility Operator is responsible for assisting plant and pit operations run smoothly. This can include daily maintenance and safe operation of heavy equipment to produce aggregate, assisting at different plant locations to keep plant running, or simply helping out managers as needed.

Responsible for:

• Responsible for safe production of aggregate.
• Mobilizes/Demobilize aggregate processing plants.
• Maintains orderliness, cleanliness, and safety at aggregate processing plant and surrounding work area.
• Assists with aggregate processing plant maintenance and repair including but not limited to shoveling, changing out screens, rollers, and liners.
• Reports to Area Manager when equipment needs maintenance and repair.
• Works closely with other crew members to coordinate work and ensure safety.
• Loads bins, hoppers, aggregate trucks, and other equipment.
• Operates other equipment when needed (Dozer, Backhoe, Scraper, Skid Steer, Loader).
• Must be a team player and follow directions, and guidance from management.
• Travel to plant/pit locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience running a loader or conveyers
• Previous experience working with and around tractor-trailers, side dumps, etc.
• Read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, stoop, crouch, crawl, stretch, sit, reach, and grasp.
• Lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Extended work hours
• Work in high places (approximately 50 feet in the air)
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Work in a moderate noise environment.

We are looking for a dedicated person who values safety, teamwork, and providing exceptional service. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. Not sure if you meet all the requirements, apply to learn more!

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, click here.