Equipment Operator – Petoskey, MI 

Join Rieth-Riley and help our team Pave the Road to Success!  Rieth-Riley is a team of motivated, highly qualified individuals who are committed to the success of each and every project. The employee owners at Rieth-Riley proudly remain dedicated to moving forward. It's the way we think, the way we act — the way we approach every road, parking lot, and residential driveway project.  We are a 100% employee owned company. So, we truly think like owners and take personal pride and care in every project we construct.

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 front-end loaders, graders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, rollers and/or asphalt pavers.
  • 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 pace environment
  • Must be willing to work nights, weekends and unexpected longer hours when necessary
  • Be a Team player

 

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran

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.

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