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Excavator Operator

$28 - $32 per hour

Aerotek

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Equipment Operator - $28-$32/Hr

Full Time Year Round Work! - Weekly Pay!

Description:

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with steady, year-round work and strong growth potential, this is the role for you! A reputable company is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators to support large commercial construction projects in Omaha. In this role, you will operate a variety of heavy equipment while contributing to earthwork, grading, and excavation activities. You’ll play a key role in maintaining safe and efficient jobsite operations, with opportunities to expand your skill set across multiple types of equipment and large-scale projects.

Responsibilities:

Operate heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, back hoes, tractors and pans, track loaders, motor graders, and loaders.

• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, and earthwork activities in line with project specifications.

• Support site grading operations, including cut and fill work, to prepare construction sites.

• Load and move materials safely and efficiently across the jobsite.

• Use GPS systems and site controls to maintain accurate grades and alignments.

• Inspect equipment before and after use, reporting maintenance needs or issues.

Essential Skills:

3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience in construction or civil site work.

• Proficiency operating core equipment such as dozers, excavators, and tractor/pans.

• Experience with grading, excavation, trenching, and earthwork operations.

• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently on active commercial jobsites.

• Familiarity with GPS-guided equipment or willingness to learn.

 

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with farming or agricultural equipment operation preferred.

• Experience with loaders, track loaders, skid steers, and motor graders.

• Exposure to civil site work including trenching, fine grading, and track hoe operation.

Apply today and expect a call/text from Andrew. Positions with this company will be filled quickly!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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.

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