Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Excavator & Dozer Equipment Operator (Traveling)

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator looking for steady work, prevailing wage opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful infrastructure projects?

We're seeking skilled Excavator and Dozer Equipment Operators to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities throughout New York State. In this traveling role, you'll operate heavy equipment on complex civil and utility projects where safety, precision, and productivity are essential.

✅ Prevailing wage projects with applicable fringe benefits.

✅ Consistent work on major infrastructure projects.

✅ Opportunity to travel throughout New York State.

✅ Work with a respected construction company with 80+ years of industry experience.

✅ Exposure to complex municipal, industrial, and heavy civil construction projects.

• Operate excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform utility trenching for water, sewer, storm drainage, conduit, and process piping installations.
• Excavate around tanks, vaults, lift stations, concrete structures, and treatment equipment.
• Complete site preparation, grading, excavation, backfilling, and compaction activities.
• Perform fine grading using GPS systems, lasers, and grade stakes.
• Safely work around existing underground and overhead utilities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans, and project specifications.
• Load trucks, manage stockpiles, and maintain organized job sites.
• Install and work around trench boxes and shoring systems.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Support field crews and coordinate with supervisors, surveyors, and utility teams.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and all site safety requirements.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience operating excavators and/or dozers.
• Experience in heavy civil, utility, water, wastewater, industrial, or infrastructure construction.
• Utility trenching and excavation experience.
• Ability to perform fine grading and finish grading.
• Knowledge of trenching, excavation, and jobsite safety practices.
• Ability to read construction plans and grading drawings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout New York State.

• Water or wastewater treatment plant construction experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Competent Person Trenching & Excavation certification.
• Experience with GPS machine control technology.
• CDL license.
• Experience operating multiple equipment types, including:
  • Excavators
  • Dozers
  • Loaders
  • Rollers
  • Skid steers
  • Telehandlers

This is a traveling, field-based position supporting municipal, industrial, and heavy civil construction projects throughout New York State.

Typical Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Hours may vary based on project requirements

Work is performed outdoors on active construction sites and requires coordination with project teams while maintaining strict safety standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Watervliet, NY.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Watervliet,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.