Yard Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Yard Operator

Pay: $28/hour starting (room for advancement)

Hours: 6/7AM -5-5:30PM Monday-Friday (Some Saturdays in the summer) Full 40 hours in the winter

Job Description

This General Laborer role supports a busy concrete and aggregate operation by maintaining the yard, assisting with concrete testing, and helping keep materials, trucks, and equipment organized and moving efficiently. You will work primarily outdoors in a fast-paced environment, taking direction from batch operators and learning to operate a front-end loader as you grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform general yard maintenance, including sweeping, cleaning, and keeping work areas organized and safe.
• Direct trucks around the yard to appropriate loading and unloading locations.
• Assist with stocking and monitoring inventory of materials and supplies.
• Conduct basic concrete testing in both field and plant settings, following established procedures.
• Take direction from batch operators on daily tasks and priorities around the yard.
• Dig and move materials as needed to support yard and plant operations.
• Use jackhammers and other tools to break up and remove concrete when required.
• Support batch operators by ensuring supplies and materials are in the correct locations at the start of each day.
• Complete assigned task lists and proactively assist other team members or perform additional yard maintenance when tasks are finished.
• Work independently and as part of a team to keep operations running smoothly throughout the day.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of experience working outdoors in a construction-type environment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as a front-end loader, skid steer, backhoe, or excavator.
• Ability to work overtime and handle long workdays when needed.
• Strong punctuality and reliability, with a desire to grow within the company.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Basic data entry skills for recording tests, inventory, or other operational information.
• Comfort with physically demanding work, including lifting, digging, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions from batch operators and other leaders on site.
• Capability to safely use hand and power tools in a construction yard setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with batch plants or concrete production environments.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools commonly used in construction and yard maintenance.
• Comfort using tools such as trowels and jackhammers for concrete-related tasks.
• Interest in learning to operate a front-end loader and other heavy equipment.
• Motivation to progress from general laborer to junior batch operator and eventually main batch operator.
• Willingness to work some Saturdays during the summer season as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that supports major construction projects across Minnesota, offering exposure to a wide range of work and the chance to build valuable industry experience. Employees can earn industry certifications and benefit from clear advancement paths, moving from general labor to junior batch operator and eventually to leading plant operations. Upon hire, team members enjoy a pay increase, profit sharing, year-end bonuses, and access to health, dental, and vision benefits at a low employee contribution. The culture emphasizes promoting from within, rewarding hard work, and providing meaningful growth opportunities for those who want to build a long-term career.

Work Environment

This role is based at a concrete and aggregate facility in Apple Valley, with most work performed outdoors in a fast-paced yard and plant environment. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, starting around 6:00–7:00 a.m. and running until approximately 5:00–5:30 p.m., with 10–12 hour days common and some Saturdays during the summer. You will arrive on site, confirm that supplies and materials are in the correct locations, receive a task list from the batch operator, and then work independently or with the team to complete yard, testing, and maintenance activities. The environment involves exposure to weather, concrete materials, heavy equipment, and hand and power tools, and requires comfort with physical labor and outdoor conditions. Dress should be practical and suitable for outdoor construction work, with appropriate footwear and protective gear to support safety and comfort throughout the day.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnsville, MN.

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Burnsville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.