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Excavation Careers at De Sal Excavating

De Sal Excavating, Inc.

Location: 3626 80th Ave, Zeeland, Michigan, United States 

Classification: Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly) 

De Sal Excavating is an established organization known for its outstanding reputation for 

quality construction projects and services. We are committed to providing our employees with safe, productive, and steady continuous employment at competitive wages.

Responsibilities and Expectations

The operator will be responsible for providing a good day’s work every day, demonstrating a genuine interest in the proper performance of responsibilities, and adhering to all Company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate      heavy equipment safely and effectively to contribute to the success of the      Company’s construction projects.
  • Maintain      Company equipment in well-maintained and good working condition.
  • Conduct      work productively during all working hours, striving to eliminate errors.
  • Maintain      a neat and clean work area and contribute to overall site housekeeping.
  • Provide      good customer service and act as an effective "salesperson" of      all Company services.
  • Driver’s      License: Must present and maintain a valid driver’s license and      a driving record acceptable to the Company’s insurer. Drivers must use      seat belts at all times.
  • Safety:     Prioritize safety, report all unsafe conditions and perceived safety      problems promptly to the manager, and conscientiously avoid unnecessary      risks. Report any injury within 24 hours.
  • Drug-Free      Workplace: Adhere strictly to the Drug and Alcohol Policy, prohibiting      the possession, sale, or use of illegal drugs or alcohol while at work or      engaged in work-related activities .

Requirements

  • Introductory      Period: All new employment begins with an Introductory Period of ninety      (90) days.
  • Training:     Full-time employees may be required to attend job-related training      programs or development seminars at the Company’s expense and on Company      time.
  • Right      to Work: Must complete the United States Citizens and Immigration      Services Form I-9 and present documents of identity and eligibility to      work in the United States.

  

Career Growth and Work Environment

De Sal Excavating strives to provide 

job satisfaction, recognition of achievement, opportunities for personal and professional advancement, and long-term job securityfor deserving employees.

  • EEO:     The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to a      work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
  • Professional      Development: Management encourages all employees to develop their      maximum potential through the provision of all appropriate training      opportunities.
  • Open      Communication: Employees are encouraged to communicate ideas,      suggestions, personal goals, and problems with their manager.
  • Performance      Reviews: Formal performance reviews are conducted at least once      each quarter to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and discuss      future goals.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Wage      Range: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour
  • Performance      Bonuses: Employees are eligible for quarterly performance reviews     and may be eligible for bonuses tied to company performance and individual      reviews.
  • Health      Insurance & 401K: The Company offers a competitive compensation      package that includes direct compensation (taxable wage) and indirect      compensation (benefits), which may include health plan enrollment. Details      on retirement plans, such as a 401K, are available upon request to the      Office Manager.
  • Paid      Vacation: Eligible full-time employees accrue paid vacation from their      first day of employment (anniversary date).
    • Accrual/Usage       Schedule (Per Year):
      • Less        Than 3 Years: 5 Days (eligible after 90 days) 
      • Year        3 – Year 5: 10 Days (eligible after Year 2) 
      • Year        6+: 15 Days (eligible after Year 6) 
  • Paid      Sick Leave: Eligible employees accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one      hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 48 hours per      calendar year. Employees may begin to use this time after completing 90      days of employment.
  • Paid      Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for paid holidays after the      90-day Introductory Period. Recognized paid holidays include New Year’s      Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day,      Christmas Day, and Day after Christmas .

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