Labor/Operator – Golf Course Construction

Duininck; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (22–28/hour)

Paid Time Off

Company paid housing or per diem

Health plans

Dental & Vision Plans

Life insurance & Short Term Disability

401K with company match

Job summary

Duininck Golf is hiring for a seasonal, full-time construction role supporting golf course projects across the United States. The position involves physical labor and safe operation of small equipment such as skid steers, trenchers, and compactors, with travel requirements and a 60-hour work week typical.

We value safety, teamwork, and reliability; candidates should be at least 18, with prior construction or golf course experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willing to travel across the United States for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds during shifts.
• Construction, landscaping or golf course experience preferred.
• Capable of operating small equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Shovel, rake, trench, and grade as directed.
• Safely operate small equipment like skid steers and trenchers.
• Assist drainage, irrigation, bunkers, turf installations.
• Follow layout and grading specs under supervision.
• Load/unload materials and maintain tools at site.
• Report equipment issues to supervision promptly.
• Support overall project progress with the team.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE at all times.
• Typical week: Mon–Sat, about 60 hours.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Driving license

Travel availability

Tools

Skid steers

Trenchers

Compactors

Sod cutters

Job description

Duininck is a fourth generation 100 year family led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers employees subcontractors and vendors We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale Duininck Golf is a nationally recognized leader in golf course construction specializing in renovations restorations re models and new course development Our mission is to build excellence guided by one standard Building the Best Golf This seasonal full time position comes with a strong benefits package

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of 22 to 28 per hour based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Company paid housing or per diem and other travel incentives
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life insurance & Short Term Disability
• Position specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match and more

This position with Duininck Golf offers the opportunity to support golf course construction projects This role involves physical labor as well as the safe operation of small equipment such as skid steers walk behind trenchers compactors tractors and other hand operated machinery Must be able to travel for extended periods of time across the United States All team members must have reliable transportation to get to job sites

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction tasks such as shoveling raking trenching and grading
• Operate small equipment eg mini skid steers walk behind trenchers compactors tractors sod cutters safely and effectively; always maintaining awareness of surroundings including fellow team members elevation changes and underground utilities
• Assist with installation of drainage irrigation bunkers turf and other golf course features
• Follow detailed layout instructions and grading specifications under supervision
• Load and unload materials tools and supplies at the job site
• Maintain clean and perform basic checks on all equipment before and after use; reports any damage or needed service to Project Superintendent or Assistant Project Superintendent
• Support the overall progress of the project by working collaboratively with the team
• Observe all safety guidelines and wear always required PPE
• Typical work week is Monday Saturday estimated 60 hours a week
• Must be at least 18 years old

Work Environment

• Regularly be able to move around a construction site
• Walk bend kneel lift stretch and sit
• At times effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time across the United States

What we Look For

• Individuals who work safely and have the courage to speak up if you see unsafe behavior or conditions
• Experience in construction landscaping or golf course work preferred
• Basic experience operating small construction or landscaping equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain hot and cold temperatures rain mud sun underbrush
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and perform strenuous labor throughout the workday
• Strong work ethic reliability and the ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Valid drivers license preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed religion color national origin sex age disability genetics marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or citizenship status If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law please click here