Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator – $28–$35 / hr + $830 Weekly Per Diem (3200 a month on top of hourly)

Location : Must be open to Indiana or New Mexico

Job Type : Contract-to-Hire

Schedule : Monday–Saturday, 6 AM–6 PM (with potential for 10–12+ hour Saturdays depending on workload and weather)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to operate a Motor Grader equipped with a Total Station GPS System . This role involves precise shaping and leveling of terrain to final grade, including scarifying, mixing materials, and dressing slopes and embankments. The operator must be capable of working on both rocky and standard earth terrain and interpreting blueprints accurately.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate : $26–$32 / hr (based on experience)
• Per Diem : $830 / week (adds up to approx. $3,200 / month)
• Mileage Reimbursement : $0.54 / mile for travel
• Overtime Potential : 20–35 hours / week

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects while earning competitive pay, generous per diem, and substantial overtime. If you're a skilled operator looking for stability, travel opportunities, and long-term growth, we encourage you to apply.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.