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employment  opportunities

Erpelding Excavating is currently interviewing for the following positions for our 2022 season:

*Excavator Operator – full time position. Hours will vary based upon the weather & work load, but a typical day will start between 6:30 & 7am & end between 5 & 7pm. Duties include but are not limited to 1) operating excavators & other heavy equipment as needed, 2) equipment mobilization, 3) machine inspections & general equipment maintenance, 4) conducting safety inspections & paperwork, 5) communicating with other crew members, subcontractors &/or project managers, etc. Operators will complete construction tasks such as installing tile mains, digging basements, installing or repairing storm sewers & water services, installing or repairing sewer pipe & septic systems & much more.

Candidates must 1) be dependable & willing to report to work on time, 2) have the ability to work extended hours during construction season & odd days/times for things like extinguishing fires & fixing emergency water leaks, 3) be safety minded, 4) be a team player & willing to jump out of the excavator to help with other tasks when necessary, 5) communicate effectively with others, 6) be open to learning company specific skills, 7) be physically capable of mounting, dismounting & cleaning your machine(s), 8) be able to operate excavators of all sizes, & 9) have at least 1 year of experience digging around utilities. No specific education is required. Knowledge of GPS is a plus. This position requires that you wear certain personal protective equipment, most (if not all) of which will be provided to you.

*Grader - full time position. Hours will vary based upon the weather & work load, but a typical day will start between 6:30 & 7am & end between 5 & 7pm. Duties include but are not limited to 1) operating dozers, scrapers, loaders & other heavy equipment as needed, 2) equipment mobilization, 3) machine inspections & general equipment maintenance, 4) conducting safety inspections & paperwork, 5) communicating with other crew members, subcontractors &/or project managers, 6) setting up & using GPS, 7) reading & following plans, 8) organizing project materials, etc. This position will be responsible for completing construction tasks such as grubbing trees & stripping sites, installing tile for site drainage, grading pads, utility installation, placing fabric & rock, final grading, etc.

Candidates must 1) be dependable & willing to report to work on time, 2) be safety minded, 3) be organized, 4) have good communication skills, 5) have at least 1 year of experience with GPS, 6) be physically capable of mounting, dismounting & cleaning your machine(s), 7) be able to operate dozers of all sizes & have at least 1 year of experience doing so. No specific education is required. This position requires that you wear certain personal protective equipment, most (if not all) of which will be provided to you.


*Foreman - full time, could possibly be a seasonal position.  Duties include but are not limited to 1) meeting with customers regarding jobs, 2) completing all safety checks & paperwork, 3) acting as the competent person, 4)managing all aspects of the job site (employees, equipment, materials, schedules, etc), 5)assisting in training employees, etc.  Hours will vary based upon the weather & work load, but a typical day will start between 6:30 & 7:00am & end between 5 & 7pm.  Candidates must have experience, good communication & organizational skills, be safety minded & work well with others.  Experience with GPS, reading plans & running a crew are a plus but not required.  This position requires that you wear certain personal protective equipment, most (if not all) of which will be provided to you.

benefits

Erpelding Excavating Enterprise Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer.  You must be at least 18 years old to be hired.  EEE offers competitive pay, health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, short & long term disability, a Simple Plan with company matching, paid holidays, paid time off, free uniforms, cell phones & company vehicles when appropriate, etc.  Pay is based on the position & experience.

Apply

To apply please fill out an application.  You can print a copy by downloading the file below or stop by the office.  Please submit your completed application by emailing to nicole@erpeldingexcavating.com, by fax at 515-295-2496 or mail it to Erpelding Excavating at PO Box 218 in Algona, Iowa 50511.  Feel free to include a cover letter or resume.  Thank you for your interest in working for EEE!
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