Heavy Equipment Operator, Warren MI

Heavy Equipment Operator

PCSI is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator at its Detroit Arsenal Site. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining heavy equipment to support facility operations and maintenance at the Detroit Arsenal. Duties include the safe and efficient operation of machinery, such as loaders, backhoes, street sweepers, and forklifts, for tasks including material handling, landscaping, earthmoving, snow removal, and site preparation. Ensures compliance with safety standards, performs routine equipment inspections, and assists with general facility upkeep as needed. This position will report to the Grounds Supervisor.

What You'll Do as the Heavy Equipment Operator :

Use heavy machinery such as front-end loaders, dump truck, street sweeper, backhoes and skid-steers for earthmoving, grading, site clearing, pavement clearance, excavating, landscaping, and other facility-support tasks. Operate other equipment such as Kubota, Polaris, Polar Tracs, striping machines, snow raiders, aerators, portable compressors, pressure washers, and generators. Operate front-end loader with push boxes for snow removal and F-Series pickups for plowing and salting operations. Check fluid levels, tires, belts, brakes, and other critical components on heavy equipment and other grounds equipment. Conduct minor repairs; notify supervisors of significant maintenance requirements. Review blueprints, work orders, and scope documents to select the appropriate equipment, rigging, and methods. Assist with tasks like trenching, backfilling, compacting, debris removal, grading, maintaining drainage features, and grounds preparation. Ensure work areas are clean, orderly, and free of hazards; adhere to all applicable safety regulations and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Maintain clear communications with supervisors and team members; respond to hand signals, radios, or verbal directions efficiently. Grounds maintenance utilizing zero turns, walk-behinds, and other tools and equipment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Michigan driver's license; CDL not required but preferred. Ability to lift, stand, and work outdoors for extended periods. Successfully pass pre-employment drug / alcohol screen, background check, and motor vehicle report. Able to effectively speak, read, and write the English language. Minimum 5 years proven experience operating heavy equipment in facility maintenance, landscaping, or related sectors. Formal heavy equipment training, such as equipment-specific certifications or OSHA training, is preferred. Capability to control, train, and evaluate proficiency of control heavy tracked / wheeled machines like loaders, backhoes, and skid steers. Understand proper rigging for lifting and securing loads. Ability to interpret work orders, blueprints, and site drawings. Skilled in daily checks, minor mechanical fixes, and scheduling maintenance tasks. Solid understanding of OSHA and military site safety regulations; strict adherence to safety protocols. Must be able to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, climb, and carry supplies up to 50 lbs.

All veterans and individuals with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.