Heavy Equipment Operator

Mackinac-County-Road-Commission; Hessel (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid sick time

Paid personal days

Employee assistance program

Work boot allowance

Year-round schedule

Job summary

The Mackinac County Road Commission in Hessel, Michigan is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to join our field team. Starting pay is $30.24 per hour, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

This year-round position operates a range of heavy equipment on public works projects, with summer and winter schedules described in the posting. Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment used in road construction and maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and Class A CDL are required.
• Must be safety-minded and able to work independently or with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for public works, road maintenance, and construction projects.
• Operate dump trucks with snowplows/under-body blades and other machinery as needed.
• Perform basic inspections, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Work in various weather conditions and travel across Mackinac County.
• Adhere to safety procedures and training requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Time management

Physical stamina

Job description

The Mackinac County Road Commission has an immediate opening for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team in Hessel, Michigan. This position requires someone who enjoys being out in the field operating a variety of heavy equipment machines.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• $30.24 per hour starting pay.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Defined contribution retirement plan.
• Paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation time, and paid personal days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work boot allowance.
• Year-round position working Monday-Thursday in the summer months; Monday-Friday in winter months.

WHAT YOU WILL DO.

• Operate heavy equipment to perform public work projects, road maintenance and construction activities and may include dump trucks with snowplows and under-body blades, earth-moving equipment/scrapers, bulldozers, graders, excavators, front-end loaders, mowers, and backhoes.
• Operate air compressors, hydraulic post pullers, post driving air hammers, gas cutting torches, and air drills and use mechanics hand tools to install, repair, and replace pipes, posts, signs, and delineators along highways.
• Repair cracks, joints, seams and potholes in highways and bridges using shovels and other hand tools to pour sealant or to place prepared repair material.
• Change oil, lubricate and perform minor repairs to motorized equipment and vehicles used in maintenance.
• Clean, service and make repairs to equipment and changes grader blades.
• Blade roads, plow or blow snow, patch blacktop, haul gravel, and salt roads.
• Participate in training courses.
• Practice safe work and lifting procedures at all times including wearing safety equipment.
• Work in high traffic areas and in all types of weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, windy, rainy, snowy, icy, etc.).
• Lift, push and pull heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• At least 2 years' experience operating heavy equipment used in road construction and maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and Class A CDL required.
• Must be observant and safety-minded in the course of completing your work.
• Ability to collaborate with others as well as work independently while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under time constraints to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to travel throughout Mackinac County to worksites in a company provided vehicle.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal scheduled hours and/or respond to emergencies if needed.
• Ability to pass a physical, drug test, and fitness assessment (paid for by the Road Commission)

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:00am eastern time.