Replacement Heavy Equipment Operator - Dirt/Earthwork (2025 Paving Season)

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Replacement Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team for the upcoming paving season. This role involves operating various heavy equipment safely and efficiently for road construction and earthwork projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, a clean driving record, and the ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment. With a commitment to quality and teamwork, you will play a vital role in ensuring project success while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the construction industry!

Benefits

401k with company contribution

Health care coverage for employee and family

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Operate various pieces of heavy equipment for road construction and earthwork.
• Perform general maintenance and inspection on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Practices

Teamwork

Maintenance and Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Dozers

Graders

Front-end Loaders

Skid Steers

Job description

Replacement Heavy Equipment Operator - Dirt/Earthwork (2025 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 for road construction, earthwork, and site utility projects.

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

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or (GED)
• (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
• Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons
• Be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing 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].

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction