Equipment Operator

Job TitleEquipment OperatorJob DescriptionThe purpose of this position is to operate gasoline and diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment including, but not limited to, motor graders, excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, wheel loaders, tractors, earth scrapers, cranes, fork trucks, boom and scissor lifts, and large dump trucks under 26,000 pounds. The employee operates equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of Fort Custer Training Center's infrastructure and training areas. Work includes, but is not limited to, mowing rights-of-way, road repair and construction, maintaining ditches and training areas, performing work associated with ordnance ranges, and preventive maintenance on the equipment utilized for assigned tasks. The incumbent performs a range of equipment operator assignments developing proficiency through experience and training in accordance with established procedures, methods, and practices, seeking guidance when necessary.Required Education and ExperienceEducation Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Equipment Operator 7 One year of experience operating motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, heavy transport, agriculture, or forestry. Equipment Operator E8 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.Alternate Education and ExperienceEquipment Operator 7 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 InformationSpecial Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications View the entire job specification at: you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.Rewarding WorkState 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 BenefitsThe 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.Retirement ProgramsThe 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.Vacation and Sick LeaveEligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 LeaveEligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.Paid HolidaysEligible 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 ProgramsEligible 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 DifferentialEmployees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if military 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 ProgramsIn 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 ForgivenessWorking 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 to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.Tuition ReductionSome colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.Professional DevelopmentTo 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 SchedulesDepending 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 TimesMichigan 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