Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Overland Park, KS, United States
Full-time

Job Title : Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery to excavate, backfill, and grade land in preparation for various civil and erosion control construction projects across the nation.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, and backhoes.

Lead crews in remote areas across the country.

Adhere to engineering designs and be proficient with blueprints.

Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.

Communicate effectively with sub vendors on site.

Essential Skills

Experience in operating heavy construction equipment.

Ability to lead crews in remote areas.

Proficiency in reading and adhering to engineering designs and blueprints.

5-10+ years' experience working in the oil and gas industry.

10+ years' experience in a supervisory or managerial role.

Ability to pass DOT requirements.

Ability to travel extensively, sometimes for months at a time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the pipeline / oil and gas / petroleum industry.

Experience in an engineering / design construction capacity for pipeline projects.

NCCER certification.

Veriforce certification.

Why Work Here?

We offer extensive training opportunities and the ability to gain various oil and gas certifications. You will work a substantial number of hours weekly, and receive a daily per diem.

Our company culture emphasizes continuous learning and career growth.

Work Environment

You will work in a 4-5 person team including a superintendent / operator, foreman, and laborers. Work locations can span across the country from California to New York and everywhere in between, requiring extensive travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position requires travel across the US.

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.

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