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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 6-E8 (GRAYLING CONSTRUCTION CREW)

Michigan Economic Developers Association

Michigan Economic Developers Association

Grayling, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 27, 2026

Job Description

This position serves as an Equipment Operator E on a three-person construction crew that typically covers the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan and is based out of Grayling, Michigan. The Grayling Construction Crew covers an area typically from US-10 north to the Upper Peninsula and from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. Jobs have been completed as far southeast as Monroe, MI (Sterling State Park) and as far northwest as Ontonagon, MI (Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park). The Grayling Construction Crew is on the FEMA call-out list and can be/has been called to respond to natural and man-made disasters in the State of Michigan.

The selected candidate will assist at various locations across the State of Michigan in maintenance and construction related activities at Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) operated Boating Access Sites, Harbors, State Parks/Recreation Areas, Campgrounds on State Forest Land, Pathways, Trails, and Trailheads. The selected candidate shall be able to operate and maintain light and heavy equipment as well as transport this equipment to various places across the State of Michigan. The selected candidate shall provide guidance and direction to summer staff in accordance with the DNR, Parks and Recreation Division, policy and rules and regulations. The selected candidate shall promote safety as a personal responsibility, report any hazards and unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately. This position also requires the selected candidate to have or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License A with air brakes endorsement.

This position is a full time year round position averaging 40 hours per week. Typical daily schedule is Monday-Thursday 7AM-5:30PM but can vary with incumbent working day, afternoon and midnight shifts including weekends and holidays depending on the specific job.

Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience

Equipment Operator 6

No specific type or amount is required.


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 Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Equipment 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 Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
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.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.