Description

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Entry-Level Laborer / Equipment Operator

Location: Reese, Michigan
Pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time
Travel: Out-of-town travel required during busy season

Hard Work. Real Opportunity. No Shortcuts.

DHT Group is hiring an Entry-Level Laborer / Equipment Operator for our Reese, Michigan operation. If you are looking for a hands-on job where you can work hard, learn valuable skills, and build a long-term career with a stable company, this is your opportunity.

This is not a “sit in the cab all day” position. At the entry level, this role is built around physical labor, supporting the crew, and doing the demanding work that keeps jobs moving forward. You may operate equipment at times, but the foundation of this job is showing up ready to work, working safely, and doing what the job requires in the field.

If you want a job where your effort matters, where you can earn your place, and where hard work can turn into real growth and opportunity, DHT wants to hear from you.

What the Job Involves

The majority of your day may include:

• Digging trenches
• Using shovels, rakes, and hand tools
• Site cleanup and jobsite preparation
• Loading and unloading materials
• Working outdoors in heat, mud, dust, and changing weather
• Assisting experienced crew members on active jobsites

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys physical work, wants to learn, and is ready to earn their place on a hardworking team.

Position Details

• Full-time opportunity
• Starting pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities available
• Out-of-town travel required during busy season
• CDL-A preferred, but not required
• Heavy equipment training provided to the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor on active construction and site work jobs
• Assist crews with trenching, grading, and site preparation
• Operate hand tools safely and efficiently
• Learn equipment operation through hands-on training
• Inspect and help maintain equipment daily
• Follow all company safety procedures and DOT regulations
• Work as part of a fast-moving construction crew

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for dependable individuals who:

• Show up on time and ready to work
• Are comfortable with physically demanding work
• Can work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Can handle long days during peak season
• Are willing to travel out of town when business demands it
• Value safety, teamwork, and accountability
• Want to learn new skills and grow with the company

Military Friendly Employer

DHT is proud to be a military-friendly employer, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We value discipline, accountability, teamwork, and work ethic — qualities that translate well into this type of work.

Why DHT Group?

For more than 40 years, DHT Group has built a reputation on safety, discipline, and performance. We continue to grow because we hire hardworking people who want to build a career and take pride in doing the job right.

Benefits

• Employee-Owned Company Stock Program
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA after 30 days
• PTO after 90 days
• Paid vacation after 1 year
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Legal Shield and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to work hard, learn valuable skills, and build a future with a stable company, we encourage you to apply.

www.dht-inc.com/employment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1-2+ years of experience working with heavy equipment.

• Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment as well as safety standards.

• Ability to maintain, inspect, clean, and occasionally repair pieces of heavy equipment.

• Keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment.

• Strong work ethic.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demolition experience

• Excavating experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen