Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) – Environmental Remediation

Job Description

This role involves operating heavy equipment on a commercial and environmental remediation project in Jacksonville, Florida. You will perform excavation, earthwork, grading, and related tasks using excavators, dozers, loaders, and other equipment on civil and environmental construction sites. The position requires strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work long days in hot outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators with a high level of proficiency to support excavation, trenching, and environmental remediation activities.

• Operate bulldozers, dozers, loaders, backhoes, trackhoes, and front-end loaders on commercial construction, civil, and earthworks projects.

• Perform fine grading and earthworks using GPS and grading equipment to meet project specifications and tolerances.

• Support civil site and civil construction activities, including excavation, trenching, and site preparation for environmental and earthwork projects.

• Follow environmental remediation procedures and field practices to ensure safe and compliant handling of soils and materials.

• Clean and maintain various heavy equipment components, including bulldozers, rollers, trackhoes, and other machinery, to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, work plans, and site-specific procedures.

• Maintain constant focus and situational awareness while operating heavy equipment to protect people, property, and the environment.

• Lift, pull, and push materials and equipment up to 50 pounds repeatedly as part of daily tasks.

• Work Monday through Friday on 10-hour shifts and be available for on-call work when needed to meet project demands.

• Adhere to all safety requirements, including OSHA and Hazwoper standards, and participate in ongoing safety practices on site.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience operating an excavator on commercial construction, civil, or earthworks sites.

• Additional hands-on experience operating bulldozers, dozers, loaders, backhoes, trackhoes, and front-end loaders.

• Experience working on civil site, civil construction, and earthworks projects, including excavation, trenching, and fine grading.

• Proficiency with GPS-guided grading and earthwork operations.

• Experience in environmental remediation or environmental field work on construction or remediation sites.

• Ability to work safely and effectively on commercial and environmental construction job sites in hot outdoor conditions.

• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and consistently.

• Ability to remain 100 percent focused while performing job requirements, especially when operating heavy equipment.

• Valid Florida driver’s license.

• Availability to work on call when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification.

• 40-hour Hazwoper certification.

• Experience cleaning and maintaining heavy equipment components, such as bulldozers, rollers, and trackhoes.

• Prior experience on environmental construction or remediation projects in hot climates.

• Strong safety mindset and familiarity with construction and environmental safety practices.

Why Work Here?

You will join a safety-focused team working on impactful environmental and civil projects, with access to structured benefits and the opportunity to earn consistent overtime through 10-hour workdays. The role offers the chance to deepen your heavy equipment and environmental remediation experience while working with modern equipment and established safety programs.

Work Environment

This position is based on a commercial and environmental construction job site in Florida, with work performed outdoors in hot conditions. You will work Monday through Friday on 10-hour shifts, with additional on-call requirements as needed. The environment involves active civil and environmental remediation operations, including excavation, trenching, grading, and heavy equipment use. You will regularly work around excavators, bulldozers, dozers, loaders, backhoes, trackhoes, rollers, and other heavy machinery, following established safety procedures and site rules while wearing appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment suitable for a construction and environmental field setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.