Heavy Equipment Operator: Safe, Team-Driven Site Work

Trillium Staffing; Falmouth (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Trillium Construction near Falmouth, MI is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator with hands-on experience operating multiple types of equipment. The role requires a strong safety mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Key duties include operating backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, graders, water trucks, cranes, and dump trucks, plus site work, inspections, and basic maintenance. Per diem and a 60-hour week schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or industrial environment.
• Experience with CAT and John Deere equipment is preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to hazards on site.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, graders, water trucks, cranes, and dump trucks.
• Perform site work including digging, grading, trenching, hauling, and material placement as directed by supervisors.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections (pre- and post-use) to ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and report any mechanical issues promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations at all times.
• Work closely with crew members and supervisors to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Assist with general site preparation, cleanup, and other duties as needed to support project operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Equipment inspection

Troubleshooting basics

Tools

CAT equipment

John Deere equipment

Job description

Trillium Construction near Falmouth, MI is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator with hands-on experience operating multiple types of equipment. The role requires a strong safety mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Key duties include operating backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, graders, water trucks, cranes, and dump trucks, plus site work, inspections, and basic maintenance. Per diem and a 60-hour week schedule are offered.