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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
FT / PT Status: Full-Time
Who is Thornapple Excavating?
Over the last 40 years, Thornapple Excavating has expanded to become one of the most well-known names in commercial excavating in West Michigan. The organization strives to be a leader in earthwork, utility installation, and other commercial excavating services. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, customers can count on Thornapple Excavating, Inc. to deliver a high-quality product the first time, every time.
Job Responsibilities:
- Be versatile and perform various duties required such as moving materials around jobsite and hand digging.
- Signaling equipment operators to facilitate work in tight spaces, movement of materials, or other nonverbal communication requirements.
- Ability to adjust to seasonal weather conditions and work for up to 12 or more hours per day.
- Use of various hand tools, such as shovels, come-along rakes, compacters, levels, and other required tools.
- Direct traffic when necessary.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
- Consistently show up on time and ready to work.
- Prior experience in residential or commercial excavating preferred but not required.
- Be able to lift up to 60+ lbs.
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and desire to deliver high-quality work.
- Be willing and able to work with crew members and open to alternative ways of getting things done.
Benefits:
- 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K with Company Match
- Company Outings
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greater Grand Rapids, MI
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Pay varies by experience
- Construction / Excavating experience is preferred
- Experience and desire to work outdoors in weather elements is highly preferred
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Varies, primarily within 50 mile radius to Grand Rapids, MI
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