Equipment Operator

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization.

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Equipment Operator is responsible for controlling and maintaining heavy machinery and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency on construction sites.

• Jackson, MI
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Paw Paw, MI
• Lansing, MI

Join our team and help us build a strong foundation for success!

• Ability to safely, accurately, and efficiently help operate various pieces of heavy equipment.
• Perform Routine Maintenance:
  Clean up around the job site and surrounding area. Conduct regular inspections and maintenance on machinery to ensure it is in safe working conditions. Lubricate and perform general maintenance.
• Follow Safety Protocols:
  Adhere to all safety regulations and workplace standards to minimize risks and promote a safe working environment. Obey all applicable traffic laws, rules, and regulations. Actively participate in weekly safety meetings (Tool Box Talks).
• Load and Unload Materials:
  Assist in loading and unloading materials or equipment as required.
• Report Issues:
  Promptly report any equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, incidents, defects, accidents, or violations to supervisors.
• Collaborate with Team Members:
  Work closely with other crew members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule. Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public.

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site in proper work attire, ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Individuals are required to wear PPE, steel‑toed footwear, safety glasses.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience helping operate or working around heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• CDL preferred.
• The ability to pass pre‑employment screening and testing.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) policies.

• Work is performed outdoors, on a job site, in extreme weather conditions and for extended hours.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, dirt, grease, and dust typical of construction projects.
• Employee regularly works with or near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve substances such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt and concrete.
• Employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, frequently walks on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes, in varying weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, humid conditions, airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level is usually quiet but may require protective equipment at some facilities.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Hear and speak effectively to customers or employees.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret graphs.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization. Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Vision:
  Color, near, and distance vision, as well as peripheral, depth, and focus perception.
• Work at heights:
  Climb and balance on ladders, scaffolds, and stair towers, often with narrow…