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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 6-E8 (BARAGA FIELD OFFICE)

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Baraga, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
Job Description

This position serves as an Equipment Operator at the Baraga Field Office. Its function is to assist the supervisor in the day-to-day operations, provide leadership and guidance for lower-level employees while participating in the work. The individual selected for this position will be assigned duties to include, but not limited to, major maintenance and construction activities within the Western Upper Peninsula District, construction of barrier free vault toilets and courtesy skid piers for District units, public relations, emergency response, prepare reports, maintain records, operate and maintain heavy equipment and power tools. Construct and/or maintain buildings, boating access sites, trails, harbors, grounds and facilities. Regard safety as a personal responsibility, report any hazards, unsafe conditions to supervisor. Some travel and overnight stays are required.

This position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license within six months of hire

Position Description

Required Education And Experience

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Equipment Operator 6

No specific type or amount is required.

Equipment Operator 7

One year of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry.

Equipment Operator E8

Two years of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry, including one year equivalent to an Equipment Operator 7.

Equipment Operator 9

Three years of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry including two years equivalent to an Equipment Operator 8.

Alternate Education And Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Equipment Operator 7

Completion of vocational training that provided practical experience in operating equipment used by these classifications may be substituted for six months of experience.

Additional Requirements And Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Some positions in this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EquipmentOperator.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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