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Job Description
Position SummaryDiversco Construction Company is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to support our underground utility, road construction, and site work projects across greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Operators are the production engine of our crews — running excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, compactors, and other heavy equipment on sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain, and road construction/reconstruction projects. This is a full-time, hourly position with daily travel to active job sites. Work is performed primarily in urban and tight-access environments, often within active rights-of-way, where productivity, precision, and professionalism all matter. Work Location & Schedule Reports to: Daily travel to active job sites Service area:
Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan Schedule:
10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work as job demands require Overnight travel is not anticipated
Responsibilities Equipment Operation:
Safely and productively operate excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, compactors, and other heavy equipment as assigned by the project foreman Excavate trenches for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain installations to plan depth, line, and grade Set and pull trench boxes and shoring; work productively with pipe layers and laborers in and around open excavations Grade, backfill, and compact in accordance with project specifications Load trucks efficiently and accurately for spoil hauling and material delivery
Site Awareness & Underground Utilities:
Work safely and effectively in urban environments around existing utilities, traffic, pedestrians, and adjacent property Identify and respect
MISS DIG
locate markings; communicate immediately with the foreman if unmarked utilities are suspected or encountered Read and interpret plans, profile sheets, grade stakes, and laser/GPS grade information as provided Maintain awareness of trench depth, soil conditions, spoil placement, and proximity to the excavation edge at all times
Equipment Care & Daily Operation:
Perform daily pre-operation walk-arounds and basic equipment checks (fluids, greasing, tracks/tires, attachments) Identify and report mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical issues promptly to the shop Keep assigned equipment clean, fueled, and ready for the next day Support the field service mechanic with information and access during repair calls
Compliance & Team Support:
Follow all OSHA and Diversco safety protocols, including trench/excavation safety, confined space awareness, and traffic control procedures Wear required PPE at all times on the job site Communicate professionally with foremen, fellow crew members, customers, inspectors, and the public Support the broader operations team during weather days, slow periods, or as otherwise assigned
Why Diversco:
Diversco is a long-standing West Michigan construction company specializing in utility and site work for municipal, commercial, and private clients. Diversco is locally based and part of the Wolverine Building Group family of companies, providing the stability and resources of a larger organization while maintaining the close-knit culture of a focused civil contractor. Our operators are core to how we deliver — not an afterthought — and we expect, and reward, professionalism, accountability, and pride in the work. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear path toward lead operator and foreman opportunities over time. Diversco Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
