Golf Course Construction Equipment Operator

Job overview

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Duininck Golf is a leading golf course construction company that works throughout the country renovating and building new golf courses. Deeply held core values are the foundation to meeting the company mission of “Building The Best Golf”.

What we offer

• Opportunities to learn, grow and advance within the company.
• A culture that supports personal and professional success.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• We like to have fun at work!

Role overview

We are looking for a dependable and hardworking Operator to support golf course construction projects. This role involves physical labor as well as the safe operation of small equipment such as skid steers, walk-behind trenchers, compactors, tractors, and other hand-operated machinery. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality work in an outdoor environment.

Frequent Travel Required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general construction tasks such as shoveling, raking, trenching, and grading.
• Operate small equipment (e.g., mini skid steers, walk-behind trenchers, compactors, tractors, sod cutters) safely and effectively; maintaining awareness of surroundings at all times, including fellow team members, elevation changes, and underground utilities.
• Assist with installation of drainage, irrigation, bunkers, turf, and other golf course features.
• Follow detailed layout instructions and grading specifications under supervision.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and supplies at the job site.
• Maintain, clean, and perform basic checks on all equipment before and after use; reports any damage or needed service to Project Superintendent or Assistant Project Superintendent.
• Support the overall progress of the project by working collaboratively with the team.
• Observe all safety guidelines and wear required PPE at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, landscaping, or golf course work preferred.
• Basic experience operating small construction or landscaping equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain (hot and cold temperatures, rain, mud, sun, underbrush).
• Physically able to lift 80+ lbs and perform strenuous labor throughout the workday.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Regularly must be able to move around a construction site.
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit.
• At times effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time across the United States.
• Typical work week is Monday - Saturday estimated at 60 hours a week.

Benefits

This year-round , full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range starting at $20/ hour plus overtime
• Housing Fully Covered by Duininck Golf
• Paid Time Off
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401K with company match, and more!

If you are passionate about construction and eager to contribute to building some of the best golf courses in the country, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Duininck Golf.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Construction and Golf Courses and Country Clubs