Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

This role operates a variety of heavy equipment to support excavation, drilling, demolition, and site preparation activities on large civil and commercial projects. You will handle complex earthwork and structure removal tasks, working safely and efficiently in demanding outdoor environments while coordinating closely with field crews and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate track hoes, excavators, and related heavy machinery to perform demolition, drilling, rock breaking, and dirt work.
• Support controlled demolition activities for bridges, commercial buildings, residential structures, and concrete or rock materials.
• Operate drilling equipment for foundation piers, drilled shafts, earth retention systems, and pre-bore work.
• Handle materials by loading, moving, and hauling rock, dirt, and construction debris as part of excavation and demolition workflows.
• Prepare job sites by clearing, grading, and setting up areas for drilling, demolition, or excavation operations.
• Conduct daily pre-operation inspections of equipment, perform basic maintenance tasks, and promptly report mechanical issues.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures, maintain situational awareness, and work safely around active demolition and excavation zones.
• Coordinate with supervisors and crew members to sequence work, maintain productivity, and ensure safe operations in tight or high-risk environments.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating excavators and track hoes, including in tight or high-risk environments.
• Demonstrated experience with heavy construction equipment such as dozers, forklifts, skid steers, loaders, and front-end loaders.
• Strong understanding of controlled demolition processes, methods, and associated hazards.
• Ability to work effectively in rock excavation, bridge demolition, and large-scale commercial project environments.
• Physical ability to perform demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions, on uneven ground, and in muddy or dusty areas.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate tasks and safety considerations with supervisors and crew members.
• Commitment to following OSHA and company safety standards and maintaining a safe work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience on civil construction projects, including bridge and roadway work.
• Experienced working on prevailing wage projects or similar large infrastructure jobs.
• Comfort operating equipment during both day and night shifts as project needs require.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that offers competitive pay structures, generous per diem for travel, and significant opportunities for overtime. The work provides exposure to large, complex civil and commercial projects, supporting professional growth and skills development in heavy equipment operations. Travel opportunities allow you to work on diverse job sites while being compensated for time away from home.

Work Environment

This position works primarily outdoors on active construction and demolition sites. The environment is physical and fast-paced, with exposure to loud noise, mud, dust, and uneven ground. You will operate heavy equipment such as excavators, track hoes, dozers, forklifts, skid steers, loaders, and front-end loaders in varying weather conditions. Shifts may include days from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and nights from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., depending on project requirements. Proper safety gear is required at all times, and you will work within clearly defined safety protocols around active demolition and excavation zones.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

The pay range for this position is $38.72 - $50.00/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 Overland Park,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

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.

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.