Expert Operators. Specialized Machines. Safe Solutions.

Experienced Operators

Our full-time crew of Local 150 union operators brings specialized certifications—including MSHA, HAZMAT, and TWIC—to every project. Each operator is equipped with their own service truck, ensuring field maintenance is fast and efficient. With deep experience across diverse job sites, they’re as capable as the machines they run.

Versatile Equipment

We own and operate one of the largest Gradall fleets in the Midwest, supported by a wide range of specialty equipment and attachments. From Menzi Mucks to skid steers, every machine is paired with a skilled operator to ensure top performance. Our fleet is job-ready and built for flexibility across complex environments.

Specialized Projects

From wetland restoration and erosion control to custom waterfalls, our team handles it all with care and precision. We specialize in challenging, ecologically sensitive work and bring the equipment, expertise, and reliability to deliver consistent results on every project.

Excavation & Restoration Projects

Thornton knows the environment

Ecological Restoration

As a family-owned and operated company, we take environmental protection seriously—on every project, in every season. Our crews use low-impact construction methods whenever possible, adapting our approach to meet the specific requirements of each job site with care and precision.

From working on frozen ground in winter to deploying wooden or plastic mats to protect sensitive ecosystems, we adjust to the terrain and task. Our specialized equipment—like the Gradall 2200 outfitted with Nyrim Ultra Low Ground Pressure Track Pads—helps us minimize ground disturbance without compromising productivity or performance.

Highly Experienced Operators

Ready for Excavation and Erosion Control

The only thing more versatile than our equipment is our qualified operators. With experience across a wide range of environments and machine/attachment combinations, our operators bring deep knowledge and adaptability to every project. Their field-tested expertise ensures precise, efficient execution—no matter the conditions.

  • Full-time, year round, Local 150 union operators.
  • Own service trucks for field maintenance.

  • MSHA, HAZMAT and TWIC certified.

  • Friendly, professional and knowledgeable.

Operator-Included Equipment,
Built for Any Environment

No other team combines machine versatility with operator expertise quite like ours. From tunnel interiors and bridge undersides to ground floors of multi-story buildings, our crews tackle complex projects with precision. Whether working on rocky slopes, in sand, across uneven terrain, or in sensitive wetlands, our Gradall machines—guided by skilled operators—are engineered to perform where others can’t.

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“Outstanding Work”

Andrea and her team are top-notch. They have machines for all your construction needs. I appreciate they come with an operator because I sure wouldn’t know how to run one! Thanks for your hard work!

Bill M.