Heavy Equipment Operator

Gillett ExcavatingDetroit, MI
9dOnsite

About The Position

In just ten years, we’ve grown from a small residential startup into a company trusted to build the infrastructure that millions of people rely on every day, most of it buried underground, unseen but essential. We started by building assets; now we’re focused on building people. We believe hard work should lead to real rewards, accountability should create opportunity, and every project is a chance to raise the standard for what this industry can be. We’ve grown to a point where we need to fill additional seats on our team. As a skilled Operator, you'll drive production on earthwork and underground projects efficiently, moving dirt, installing pipe, and shaping sites for new subdivisions and large commercial projects.

Requirements

  • You’ve spent real time in the seat of an excavator, dozer, or loader and know how to move dirt and/or install pipe efficiently without sacrificing safety or quality.
  • You know how to read grade stakes and measure in tenths, so your grades come out right the first time.
  • You're confident in your skills, but never act like you’ve got it all figured out. You keep learning, asking questions, and finding small ways to get better every day.
  • You take extreme accountability for jobs to run smoothly. You think ahead, own your part, and bring a strong sense of safety.

Nice To Haves

  • You're experienced in mass earthwork and/or underground utilities
  • You can read blueprints
  • You've worked with GPS
  • You have a CDL-A

Responsibilities

  • Create consistent, high-quality results running late-model GPS-equipped excavators, dozers, loaders, and other equipment for pipe and dirt work.
  • Drive production by planning ahead, anticipating the next phase, sequencing work effectively, and minimizing idle time.
  • Protect the crew and equipment by always leading with safety, identifying hazards early, and keeping areas clean and organized.
  • Help the team succeed, stay coordinated, and avoid rework by helping others, being accountable, and communicating.
  • Work with a team of high performers who are hungry to grow, proud of the work they put in, and care about doing things right, not just fast. A crew that talks openly about what went wrong as often as what went right, learning from the "bummers" instead of burying them.
  • Put in real hours and see real progress. Most weeks run 10 to 12-hour days with occasional Saturdays, giving plenty of opportunity for overtime and visible momentum on every job.

Benefits

  • Most jobs within 60 minutes of our offices.
  • Per-Diem supplied for projects over 1.5 hours from office.
  • Stay busy and see the extra effort show up on your check with steady, year-round work, plenty of hours, and overtime.
  • Clear info, no guesswork, and no blind digging. We handle our own GPS and surveys, and you’ll always have access to current plans.
  • Semi-flexible hours and days off with year-round work
  • A culture built on accountability, consistency, and open feedback
  • The owner works alongside the team, leading from the field as much as the office
  • A company mindset focused on growth, constantly learning, improving, and evolving together
  • Late Model John Deere and Caterpillar equipment
  • Trimble GPS
  • Large variety of crew support and safety equipment
  • Constant evolution of updated tech and old school methods and machines to drive project success and efficiency
  • Modern estimating and project management tools: Insite Elevation Pro, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, B2W, and GanttPro
  • High-end computers and software to keep performance fast and reliable
  • A tech-forward team that’s always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to bid and build
  • 401(k) with 4% company match
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, and 50% for family
  • Paid bonus program tied to company and individual performance
  • Two weeks of paid time off
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