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Heavy Equipment Operator/Driver
Watersmeet, Michigan
TribalHourly
Position Summary:
POSTED: May 28, 2026 DEADLINE: June 11, 2026
POSITION: Heavy Equipment Operator /Driver
DEPARTMENT: Heavy Equipment
LOCATION: Lac Vieux Desert
EMPLOYMENT: Full Time
SALARY/PAY RATE: $24.00-$32.00 /Hour
DESCRIPTION:
A Heavy Equipment Operator/ Driver is responsible for the service, maintenance, and responsible operation for all tribally owned Heavy Equipment and vehicles, as well as any machinery or tools that need to be rented or leased to accomplish any tasks required by specific jobs. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications must be able to work independently as well as with co-workers.
Primary Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform daily inspection of all equipment before use.
- Ensure that regular maintenance is performed and is documented.
- Comply with all safety policies of the tribe and state.
- Ensure proper usage of all machinery, equipment, and tools per their intended use.
- Welding and fabrication
- Basic mechanical work
- Some woodworking
- Chainsaw operation and maintenance including safe tree felling.
All duties and responsibilities are subject to change.
Skills & Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or a GED equivalent
- Possession of a valid State drivers and class A or B CDL
- Experience in measuring and estimating materials.
- No tolerance policy-including THC
Bi-yearly random drug tests will be required and any traffic violations, civil or criminal, must be reported to your supervisor and or fleet manager immediately. Failure to comply will be grounds for termination.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment
- Knowledge of basic maintenance of heavy equipment
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems, air brakes and other heavy equipment related systems.
- Experience with pipefitting, ditch digging, road and other large construction projects.
- Ability to work independently and effectively.
- Ability to manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
- Able to understand and implement all assigned tasks.
- Ability to comprehend all policies and procedures of LVD.
- Knowledge of DOT, state, and tribal safety procedures and guidelines as it pertains to equipment and site-specific applications.
- Certified in CPR and first aid.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable background checks related to the position. Native American preference shall apply in accordance with Lac Vieux Desert Policy.
Date Approved by the Tribal Council: January 22, 2014
Application:
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 129, N5384 US 45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
Email: hr@lvdcasino.com
Website: http://www.lvdcasino.com/Content/Careers.cfm
Phone: 906-358-4226 Ext. 7318
Fax: 906-358-4913
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Our Company is Proud to Offer:
- A fun, safe, fast paced work environment
- Employee Meal Discounts
- Gas Discount at Citgo C-Store
- Golf Discounts
- Paid Lunch
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Weekly
- Access to training programs
Great Benefits for Full Time Employees offered after 90 days of employment:
- LVD Pays 80% of the cost of these benefits with only a 20% responsibility from the employee.
- Health – Offering 14 different medical coverages.
- Dental
- Vision
- Term Life Insurance Policy - $50,000
- Short Term Disability
- Retirement 401k with 3% contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off
- Family and Medical Leave
- Maternity Leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury Duty leave