Equipment Operator

Van Laan Concrete Construction is recruiting for an Equipment Operator. Van Laan is a West Michigan leader in commercial and industrial concrete construction located in Dutton, MI. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with exceptional service and best in the business industry expertise.

Our team members enjoy a supportive, family oriented work environment and best in class benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Access to additional life insurance , Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Spending, and other universal benefits (i.e. EAP)
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tool and clothing allowances.

New Hire Bonus:

• $500 bonus after 30 days with good attendance
• $1,000 bonus after 90 days with good attendance

An Equipment Operator is a highly motivated self-starter individual with good problem-solving skills. Providing exceptional customer service with an eye towards safe and efficient work will lead you to success in this position.

Essential Functions:

• Safety and efficiently operate a variety of construction and excavating equipment.
• Safely and accurately load, secure, deliver and assist with unloading a variety of construction materials and equipment.
• Coordinate with Project Coordinator and Job Site Foreman to ensure jobs are accurately and efficiently executed
• Ensure trucks and equipment are kept clean and in good working order
• Communicates daily with Project Coordinator on the truck(s) schedule
• Assist with other activities related to pump truck and concrete conveyor customers
• Maintains required paperwork; documentation of all deliveries
• Behave in a professional and appropriate manner when performing all aspects of the job.
• Ensure individual compliance with MDOT rules and regulations, including maintenance of required logbooks, medical card, Class A CDL license, etc.
• Adhere to the Van Laan and OSHA safety standards at all times

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Class A driver’s license with an excellent driving record
• Three – Five years of experience operating various construction and excavation equipment
• Must demonstrate a commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Must be a person of high integrity with an excellent, can-do attitude.
• Possess basic construction knowledge. Knowledge of the concrete construction industry would be a plus, but not essential.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the core functions of

this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties, the employee will be regularly required to stand or sit for extended periods, use hands to handle, hold or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with arms, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move large and bulky objects that may exceed 100 pounds.

Van Laan Concrete Construction is an equal-opportunity employer. Van Laan Concrete
Construction does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on the individual's race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, height, weight, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time/Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Caledonia, MI 49316 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Caledonia, MI 49316: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25