Equipment Operator: Graders, Excavators & Heavy Machinery

State of Michigan; Augusta (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan seeks an Equipment Operator to operate a range of construction and maintenance equipment at Fort Custer Training Center. You will manage tasks like mowing rights-of-way, road repairs, and upkeep of training areas, following established procedures.

Experience requirements vary by grade: EO-7 requires one year of relevant operation experience; EO-8 requires two years, including one year at EO-7. Alternative vocational training can substitute for part of the experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience operating motorized equipment for EO7.
• Two years of experience for EO8, with one year as EO7.
• Substitution with vocational training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline and diesel-powered construction equipment as described.
• Perform mowing, road repair, ditch maintenance, and training area upkeep.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Follow established procedures and seek guidance as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation experience

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational training in operating equipment

Job description

The State of Michigan seeks an Equipment Operator to operate a range of construction and maintenance equipment at Fort Custer Training Center. You will manage tasks like mowing rights-of-way, road repairs, and upkeep of training areas, following established procedures.

Experience requirements vary by grade: EO-7 requires one year of relevant operation experience; EO-8 requires two years, including one year at EO-7. Alternative vocational training can substitute for part of the experience.