Top 33 Excavator operator Jobs in Grand Rapids Mi

Heavy Equipment Operator
Taplin Group, LLC —Grand Rapids, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavation
Thornapple Excavating —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Operator
Top Grade —Grand Rapids, MI
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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5d
Local Class A Heavy Equipment Driver - Coopersville, MI - ($25-$30hr)
Pace Drivers —Coopersville, MI
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Pipe Crew Excavator Operator
Thornapple Excavating —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Safety Supervisor
123.NET —Byron Center, MI
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Excavator Operator
Walnut Grove Excavating —Clarksville, MI
- $22.50 - $29.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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13d
Construction Laborer
Wyoming Excavators —Grand Rapids, MI
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- No experience needed
- Construction experience
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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13d
GRAVEL TRAIN DRIVER
Dykema Excavators —Grand Rapids, MI
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Online Application
- DOT physical examination
- Pass drug screening
- CDL A
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Landscape Foreman
Business Resources One —Caledonia, MI
- $30 - $36 an hour
- Dedicated
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CDL Driver/Construction Laborer
Ron Meyer and Associates Excavating —Zeeland, MI
- $50,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Field Project Manager (Superintendent)
ENTACT —United States
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator

Taplin Group, LLC -
Grand Rapids, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Sediment
Dredging equipment
Safety regulations
Regulatory compliance
DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
Driving
Dangerous goods
Mechanical excavators
Excavation equipment operator experience
Vehicle codes
Excavation for environmental remediation
Hazardous materials transportation
Safety standard operating procedures
Waste transport

Full Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

General Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery in a safe, efficient, and productive manner in support of earthmoving, remediation, and site development projects. This role requires strict adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures while maintaining high quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment used in earthmoving and site operations imost commonly used on this project: large hydraulic excavator - Komatsu PC490, PC360
Perform excavation, grading and shaping in river and stream restoration
Load, transport, and unload soil, debris, sand, gravel, and waste materials to designated locations in accordance with project specifications
Conduct work and operate equipment in wet environments, water, mud and uneven terrain and environmental conditions
Support dust control, dirt compaction, dewatering, sediment stabilization, and dredging operations as required
Coordinate tasks using hand held radios and maintain effective communication with supervisors and team members
Read and interpret maps, site plans, blueprints, technical manuals, and project specifications
Maintain accurate daily logs, inspection reports, and equipment documentation
Perform routine preventive maintenance and complete pre and post trip equipment inspections
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations
Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed; travel to job sites as required
Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational objectives

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Strong working knowledge of heavy equipment operation and job site safety protocols
Familiarity with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations
Experience with hydraulic and mechanical dredging, dewatering, sediment stabilization, and waste transportation
Ability to operate equipment safely in challenging terrain and environmental conditions
Clean driving record acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier

Education and Experience

5 to 7 years of experience operating heavy equipment in remediation, construction, or earthmoving projects
Experience in projects involving remedial actions preferred

Drug Free

Why Taplin Group?

At Taplin Group, we’re committed to teamwork, integrity, safety, customer focus, intensity, and training — values that guide everything we do. We invest in our people and provide a work environment where safety and development go hand-in-hand, every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you comfortable working in water?
Do you expereince operating large hydraulic excavators ?
Do you have expereince operating Komatsu PC490 and PC360 excavators.?
Do you have Survey rod and data collecting expereince?
Do you have GPS expereince (TopCon)?

Willingness to travel:

75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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