Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our construction team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery to assist in the construction and repair of construction projects.

This role requires precision, safety, and the ability to follow directions closely.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this position is able to safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, and other machinery used in construction projects.

Candidates are not required to have a certain amount of experience on one particular piece of heavy equipment, however the hourly pay offered for this role will be based on the type of equipment you run, your capabilities and the type of work the candidate comes from.

Top pay is offered to those capable of fine grading and or proficiency with an Excavator since the work is mainly finish grade and pipe work.

Other responsibilities include :

• Assisting with site preparation, grading, excavation, trenching, and other tasks as directed by the project manager or site supervisor.
• Following all safety protocols and regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Work closely with other team members, including laborers, supervisors, and project managers, to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
• Assisting with general laborer tasks when needed. Candidates hired for this role will be required to assist with labor tasks, no matter tenure or operating capabilities.

Those who do not wish to assist with labor tasks will be removed from consideration.

Requirements

• Experience working in some sort of outdoor / construction work - examples include land fills, landscaping, pipe work, grading work, land clearing, etc.
• Experience operating one or more pieces of construction heavy equipment. Operators who wish to learn and grow in the roll for higher pay will be given the opportunity, however an offer will be paid based on current skills and capabilities.
• Experience working in some sort of outdoor environment.
• Two forms of identification for onboarding purposes.
• A reliable form of transportation to and from job sites.

Additional Information & how to apply

• All of our position are temporary to permanent.
• Weekly pay, the option for benefits and 401K matches.
• Many of roles offer the right type of driven individuals the opportunity to grow within the industry and receive pay and responsibility changes.
• Please apply here to be placed in consideration for this role. Those applying are welcomed to message, not call Abraham with Aerotek at 843 471 0648 with your name, resume and or availability for a first introductory phone interview.

Those who call this office line may delay or remove themselves from receiving a call back.

Shifts :

• Monday through Saturday, weather dependent, start time is 7am fine
• 8-10 hour shifts, can vary depending on project needs
• 50-60 hour work weeks, sometimes more / less depending on weather / needs

Job Perks :

• job stability
• long term opportunity
• career growth
• learning on the job - dozer & motor grader training, fine grading, etc.
• weekly pay
• benefits
• 401k

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.