Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating a 30-ton Taylor Big Red forklift to transport pipes and materials in outdoor environments. This role involves safely moving suspended loads using chains, adhering to proper rigging techniques and safety protocols. You will learn to read and interpret work orders to accurately locate and move shipments, perform routine inspections, and conduct basic maintenance on the forklift to ensure safe operation. Additionally, you will operate the forklift both in an outdoor warehouse and outdoors, maintaining awareness of your surroundings and ensuring the safety of other employees. Your role will also include assisting with general labor tasks, such as cleaning and organizing the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 30-ton Taylor Big Red forklift to transport pipes and materials.
• Safely move suspended loads using chains, following rigging techniques and safety protocols.
• Read and interpret work orders to accurately locate and move shipments.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on the forklift.
• Operate the forklift in outdoor environments, ensuring safety.
• Assist with general labor tasks, including cleaning and organizing the warehouse.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

We offer significant pay growth opportunities, with examples of employees advancing quickly due to their initiative. Every quarter, you have the chance to earn an additional $600 bonus if targets are met. Once you become a direct employee, you will receive an extra full 40-hour paycheck. Our company provides numerous opportunities for growth and advancement.

Work Environment

This position is with an outside manufacturer of 'manholes' in a non-climate-controlled environment. The work environment is loud, dirty, and primarily outdoors. You will be expected to work over 10 hours of overtime per week, with occasional mandatory Saturdays with a three-day notice.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Summerville, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00 / 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 Summerville,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.