Replacement Heavy Equipment Operator - Dirt/Earthwork (2026 Paving Season)

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,949 - 65,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage for employee and family

401k contribution

Vacation pay

Job summary

A construction company in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a replacement worker to operate heavy equipment for various paving projects. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience, a clean driving record, and a strong commitment to safety. This role requires working outdoors in various conditions and teamwork is essential. Competitive compensation includes a base wage, vacation pay, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain a CDL.
• Must have a 'Safety First' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for road construction and sitework.
• Perform general maintenance and inspection on the equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in all seasons and fast-paced environments.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety practices

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe, efficient and proper manner for road construction, underground utility, and sitework projects.
• Ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment specifically excavators, bulldozers, and graders.
• 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
• Follow all Safety Practices, Policies and Procedures
• Capability to work outdoors in all seasons
• 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

• 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].