Equipment Operator 9 (Grayling Construction Crew)
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Equipment Operator 9 (Grayling Construction Crew)
Salary
$26.15 - $33.61 Hourly
Location
Grayling, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-25-PARK-193
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
09/29/2025
Closing Date
10/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position is a Lead Worker, overseeing the work of E level Equipment Operators, performing construction, demolition, repair and major maintenance of Boat Access Sites, trails, and other state-owned facilities. This employee shall be skilled in the reading of construction drawings, blueprints, permits, and other construction related documents. Operates and performs preventative and routine maintenance on all equipment and buildings, not limited to but including the following: buildings, tractors, loaders, backhoes, excavators, dredgers, motor graders, dozers, vibrating rollers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, dump trucks and semi tractor trailers. Employee shall regard safety as a personal responsibility and respect the safety of other employees and the public. Reports any safety hazards, unsafe conditions, or procedures to the supervisor. Responsibilities will require working away from the assigned work location on travel status up to 85% of the year and working and traveling in all @types of weather conditions. The ability to load, transport, and safely operate heavy equipment on streets and highways while obeying all traffic rules, state, and federal transportation laws, is required. Be knowledgeable in DNR Policies and Procedures, GHS and OSHA/MIOSHA standards as they pertain to the employee's working conditions and assignments.
Employee must maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/750125PARK193PD.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Three years of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry including two years equivalent to an Equipment Operator 8.
Alternate Education and Experience
Completion of vocational training that provided practical experience in operating equipment used by these classifications may be substituted for six months of experience.
Additional Requirements and Information
Some positions in this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EquipmentOperator.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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EQUPOPR - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
EQUPOPRA - Do you possess at least three years of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry including two years equivalent to an Equipment Operator 8.
Yes
No
03
EQUPOPR - Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988?
Yes
No
04
EQUPOPR - Please select your level of experience:
No specific @type or amount.
At least, one year of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry equivalent to an Equipment Operator 6.
The completion of vocational training that provided practical experience in operating equipment, and at least 6 months of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry equivalent to an Equipment Operator 6 and
At least, two years of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry, including one year equivalent to an Equipment Operator 7.
At least, Three years of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry including two years equivalent to an Equipment Operator 8.
05
Do you have a skilled trades certification (i.e.: welder, carpenter, electrician)?
Yes
No
06
In what field is your certification? (check all that apply)
Welding
Carpentry
Electrician
Plumbing
HVAC
No certification
07
How much work experience do you have with facilities maintenance and construction?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more
08
Do you have any experience with heavy equipment repair (mechanic)?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more
09
How much work experience do you have in conducting safety inspections?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more
10
Do you have experience with groundskeeping and/or landscaping?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more
11
Do you have experience with boating access sites (BAS) field office work?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more
12
Please select the areas of heavy equipment operation that you have 2 years or more experience. (check all that apply)
None
Operating a bulldozer
Operating a track excavator
Operating a road grader
Operating a dump truck or semi-tractor and trailer OTR (over the road)
Operating a wheeled loader
Operating a skid-steer
13
Do you have experience in project coordination and management involving responsibility for multiple locations, projects, and tasks?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more
14
Do you have experience assigning tasks, staff oversight, scheduling, and mentoring/training subordinate staff and co-workers?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more
15
Do you have experience with project administration (proposal, planning, budget, purchasing, evaluation)?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more
16
QOL - How did you hear about this job?
Department Employee or co-worker
Family or Friend
College Career Fair
State of Michigan Career Fair
Summer Youth Employment Participant
Civil Service Vacancy Site
Department Website
Other
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QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
18
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
19
Do you possess a CDL Class A license with Air Brake Endorsement?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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