Replacement Heavy Equipment Operator (2026 Asphalt Paving Season)

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 4,594,950 - 6,544,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k company contribution

Vacation pay

Health care coverage

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Replacement Heavy Equipment Operator to operate various heavy machinery for asphalt paving projects. The position requires 3-5 years of experience, a clean driving record, and a passion for safety. The operator will work outdoors in various conditions and must be flexible to work nights and weekends. The compensation includes a base wage of $40.43 per hour, plus vacation and 401k contributions. Join a committed team and pave the road to success!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Clean driving record with ability to obtain CDL.
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as asphalt pavers and rollers.
• Perform general maintenance and inspection on equipment.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Flexibility to work any hours

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Replacement Heavy Equipment Operator (2026 Asphalt Paving Season)

Join Rieth-Riley as a replacement worker and help our team Pave the Road to Success! With over a century of providing products and services, Rieth-Riley’s asphalt paving experience expands throughout the construction markets for highway, roadway, aviation, commercial, industrial, residential, and track paving projects. Join a team of motivated, highly qualified individuals who are committed to the success of each and every project.

Summary

Operate heavy equipment in a safe, efficient and proper manner to achieve a quality finished product in the paving process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment such as asphalt pavers, asphalt rollers, asphalt plants, front-end loaders, graders, dozers, excavators, and skid steers.
• Perform general maintenance and inspection on the equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• (3) to five (5) years of operating heavy equipment preferred
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain a CDL.
• Must have a "Safety First" attitude
• Must follow all Safety Practices, Policies and Procedures
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible to work nights, weekends and unexpected longer hours when necessary
• Be a Team player

Compensation Package As Replacement Worker

• Base Wage $ 40.43 per hour
• Vacation $ 5.00 per hour
• 401k (company contribution) $ 11.60 per hour
  • Includes health care coverage for employee and family
  • Applies to all hours on all projects worked

It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and/or any other applicable legally recognized protected class under local, state or federal law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job training. Further, Rieth-Riley will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious observations and practices of employees, unless to do so would cause Rieth-Riley an undue hardship.

Individuals with disabilities that require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact Rieth-Riley’s Human Resources Department by phone [phone] or by email [e-mail].