Project and Equipment Operator

Project and Equipment Operator

Location:

Brainerd, MN 56401

Position Type:
Seasonal Full-Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly

• Executes excavation, grading, drainage, hauling, and construction projects across golf courses and resort grounds as directed by the GCM Project Manager.
• Operates heavy equipment including backhoe, skid steer, dump truck, boom truck, tractors, and related machinery safely and efficiently.
• Assists in staging materials, equipment, and workflow to support efficient project execution.
• Performs tree removal, pruning, limbing, storm cleanup, and firewood processing as directed, ensuring safe chainsaw operation and proper work‑zone management.
• Assists in identifying and addressing hazard trees or debris to maintain property safety and course playability.
• Hauls and distributes sand, mulch, soil, rock, and other materials in support of landscape and infrastructure projects.
• Assists with dock installation and removal in coordination with the Resort Grounds Assistant.
• Performs asphalt repairs on roads, parking lots, and cart paths as directed.
• Unloads freight and materials using heavy equipment and forks as required.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections prior to operation and reports maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas during all project execution.
• Supports golf course and resort crews during large‑scale or seasonal workload demands.
• Incorporates safe work practices in all job performance and remains aware of surrounding team members and operational areas.
• Attends training and staff meetings and maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support overall resort grounds operations.

• Communications skills should be at a level where employees can converse with guests and other employees.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
• Maintains a proactive “Can‑do” attitude.
• Follows Madden’s “Core Values”.

Minimum of 1 year’s experience of related work. A valid driver’s license.

Work is performed mainly outside on golf courses or in a maintenance shop.

Primarily walking or standing for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to stand, walk, talk/hear, both in person and by telephone, occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50‑pound boxes and sometimes up to 100 pounds.