THIS IS HARD WORK — NOT A JOYSTICK JOB.
NOW HIRING: ENTRY-LEVEL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / LABORER
Reese, Michigan | Full-Time
DHT Excavating — A Division of DHT Group
BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO SHOW UP AND GET THE JOB DONE.
At DHT Excavating, we don’t hand out easy jobs and we don’t babysit employees.
We’re looking for motivated individuals who are ready to work hard, learn the trade, and earn their spot.
This position is built around:
- Physical labor
- Outdoor work
- Long days during peak season
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Earning your seat in equipment
Yes, you may operate equipment at times.
No, that is NOT the primary role at entry level.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Assisting excavation crews with trenching, grading, and site prep
- Shoveling, raking, cleanup, and groundwork
- Supporting utility and pipe installation crews
- Loading and unloading materials
- Operating skid steers, mini excavators, and small loaders when assigned
- Performing basic equipment inspections and maintenance
- Working outdoors in mud, dust, heat, rain, and changing conditions
- Traveling out of town during busy season as needed
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Ability to handle physical labor every day
- Positive attitude and ability to work with a crew
- Construction or excavation experience preferred
- CDL-A preferred but NOT required
- Ability to follow directions and work safely
- Valid driver’s license required
WHAT YOU GET
- $20–$29/HR TO START (based on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- Steady, year-round work
- Opportunity to grow into equipment operation
- Merit-based advancement
- Hands-on training from experienced crews
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding company
MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
VETERANS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
If you come from a military background, you already understand:
- Discipline
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Showing up ready to perform
That mindset fits perfectly at DHT Excavating.
ABOUT DHT EXCAVATING
DHT Excavating is part of the growing DHT Group family of companies. For over 40 years, DHT has built a reputation for reliability, safety, and performance across transportation, excavation, construction support, and heavy services throughout Michigan and beyond.
We reward people who prove themselves.
Hard work gets noticed here.
Attitude matters.
Effort matters.
Results matter.