Heavy Equipment Operator

09 Jul 2025
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Job Site Services (JSS) is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to join our expanding company. JSS has expanded operations, with openings in multiple locations. We are seeking candidates for our locations in our Freeland and Grand Rapids, MI areas.

Company Overview

JSS is an employee-oriented company, offering competitive pay and benefits, including paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, disability, 401K, and more!

Founded in 1999, Job Site Services, Inc. is a diversified Environmental Contractor providing services to the Retail Petroleum, Pipeline / Terminal, Chemical, Automotive, Environmental, Energy, Waste, Government / Military, Commercial Building, and Industrial Manufacturing industries. Job Site Services has offices in the Bay City and Grand Rapids, Michigan area and provides services throughout Michigan, the Mid-West and beyond.

Our “Core Services” include:

Site Remediation

Remediation System Construction

Drilling

Industrial Services

Operation & Maintenance

Major Excavation & Transportation

Landfill Services

Storage Tank (UST/AST) Services

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Skilled at heavy equipment operation: Excavation (300/400 series), Dozer (D4/D5), Loader, various small equipment

Knowledge of safety policies and procedures

Operate equipment and perform work safely

Identifies and locates utilities and other site safety concerns

Ability to transport equipment

Communicates with project teams

Identifies and coordinates daily work schedules at job site

Cleans and maintains equipment

Performs site clean-up

Must be aware of and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

H.S. education or equivalent, preferred

5+ years of experience (Heavy Equipment Operation)

Basic physical and mechanical aptitude

Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication

Requires basic math skills

Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks

Must be able to work off shifts and overtime

Travel up to 75%

Must have a valid driver’s license; CDL preferred

Must pass motor vehicle record and background investigations, pre-employment and DOT physical, drug/alcohol screening, and random drug/alcohol testing.

Occasional use of respirators, protective suits, and other personal protective equipment may be required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.

Ability to kneel and squat

Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)

Ability to climb

Salary/ Job Information

This is an hourly position with overtime

Typical work schedule is between 40 and 50 hours per week. Pay is dependent upon qualifications and experience

Full-time with full benefits

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job Site Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Job Site Services, Inc. participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Interested, qualified candidates please submit resume and complete the online application at

https://jssmi.com/employment-application-form/

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