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Heavy Equipment Operator
$60k-82k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Months Ago
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Thornapple Excavating is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator Near Grand Rapids, MI
Position: Dozer OperatorLocation: Grand Rapids, MIFT / PT Status: Full-TimeWho is Thornapple Excavating?Over the last 40 years, Thornapple Excavating has expanded to become one of the most well-known names in commercial excavating in West Michigan. The organization strives to be a leader in earthwork, utility installation, and other commercial excavating services. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, customers can count on Thornapple Excavating, Inc. to deliver a high-quality product the first time, every time.Job Responsibilities:
- Operate a dozer, excavator, or other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to operate proficiently and at a “finish grade” level.
- Read and understand blueprints to understand the site plan.
- Set up rotary lasers and use for site grading.
- Communicate with site supervisor or foreman about the site-specific specifications or requirements or general plans.
- Communicate with laborers, truck drivers, and other employees to help keep the site running safely and efficiently.
- Perform general maintenance on equipment including inspecting, fueling, greasing, and cleaning tracks daily.
- Clean and maintain equipment inside and out.
- Adjust to seasonal weather conditions and work for up to 12 hours per day.
- Willingness and ability to do what it takes to help get the job done, including operating a different piece of equipment or helping laborers when a situation demands it.
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial excavating and grades.
- Consistently show up on time and ready to work.
- Desire to keep safety in the front of your mind at all times.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Must have a firm understanding grades and commercial earthwork.
- Prior experience with operating with GPS is encouraged, but not required.
- Ability to perform your work with limited direction / supervision and have the knowledge of how to prepare, install, and maintain the work and equipment.
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment.
- Be willing and able to work with crew members and open to alternative ways of getting things done.
- Must be safety-minded and have a strong work ethic.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$60k-82k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/13/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
04/23/2024
WEBSITE
thornappleexcavating.com
HEADQUARTERS
Grand Rapids, MI
SIZE
<25
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