Equipment Operator
Rockford
Equipment Operator
Rockford
Builds, develops and manages buildings
Rockford · Grand Rapids, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-05
Workplace: on_site
Department: Various
General Laboroer
Home Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
Position Classification: Full-Time Regular
About This Opportunity
As a General Laborer at Rockford, you will play a key role in supporting daily site operations by providing transportation services and assisting the team with a variety of operational needs. Primary responsibilities include safely operating company vehicles, including buses, to transport employees and materials as needed, while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. You will also provide general site support, assist with coordinating logistics, and help maintain efficient day-to-day operations. This role requires strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members in a dynamic environment
Key Responsibilities
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Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.
Who We Are
At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality.
Environmental Factors
The work environment for this position may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction including high temperatures, humidity, cold temperatures, and climbing stairs and ladders. Other examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles, atmospheric conditions, close quarters, uneven surfaces, and elevated surfaces. The individual may also be subject to outside environmental conditions (weather) where protection may not be available. Lifting of 50 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing will be necessary to perform the requirements of this position. Use of mobile equipment and power tools will be frequent. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including proper footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection (if applicable), high visibility vest and/or other special clothing shall be worn on construction sites at all times unless otherwise specified.
Varied amounts of travel and time away from home should be expected as a requirement of this position. Extended stays away from home may result depending on the location of the project in proximity to the individual’s home.
Rockford is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.
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Rockford builds and develops commercial and residential property for businesses, institutions and real estate owners. Its work ranges from ground-up construction to renovations, with construction management and general contracting organized around each client's design, budget and schedule. The company also manages and leases commercial, residential and mixed-use properties for third-party owners, extending its role beyond project completion. Customers use its teams for an entire development or selected services such as site selection, building maintenance and capital planning. Founded in 1987, Rockford is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with offices in Detroit and Estero, Florida.
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