Heavy Equipment Operator – Yard & Materials (Evenings)

PADNOS; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

100% Tuition reimbursement for Team 2

75% Tuition Reimbursement for depend t

First Time Home Buying Assistance

Competitive Wage

Job summary

PADNOS is seeking a Large Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment including switch trucks, hydraulic cranes, mobile cranes, loaders, and trac-mobiles. The role supports daily yard operations by moving and preparing materials, with a valid driver’s license required.

The position runs 4:00pm - 2:30am, Monday to Friday with weekend work as needed. Candidates should be comfortable outdoors and capable of independent, self-motivated work while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Safety-oriented with a commitment to safe work practices.
• Must be comfortable working in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks or railcars and move materials to designated areas.
• Maintain basic production, inventory, shipment, and equipment maintenance records as required.
• Identify and distinguish between different grades and types of materials.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing loads and assist with material grading when applicable.
• Assist with hand-sorting materials as needed to support yard operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Attention to detail

Customer service

Safety oriented

Outdoor environment

Self-motivation

Job description

PADNOS is seeking a Large Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment including switch trucks, hydraulic cranes, mobile cranes, loaders, and trac-mobiles. The role supports daily yard operations by moving and preparing materials, with a valid driver’s license required.

The position runs 4:00pm - 2:30am, Monday to Friday with weekend work as needed. Candidates should be comfortable outdoors and capable of independent, self-motivated work while maintaining safety and efficiency.