Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

We are hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support field construction operations, with a focus on grading, excavation, and site preparation. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience operating machinery, reading plans, and working safely in a fast-paced job site environment. This position offers consistent hours, overtime opportunities, and strong long-term career potential within a team-oriented, safety-first company.

• Operate heavy equipment such as CAT machinery, excavators, and backhoes.
• Perform grading and excavation tasks, including reading and following site plans, shooting grade, and running grade pulls.
• Follow established lines and layouts to execute scope of work with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain strong awareness of surroundings to ensure site safety.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Keep job sites clean and organized.
• Collaborate with field crews, site supervisors, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Follow OSHA safety standards.

• Minimum 2–3 years of heavy equipment operation or construction experience.
• Ability to read and follow construction plans.
• Experience operating excavators, backhoes, or similar heavy machinery.
• Strong understanding of job site safety practices.
• Experience on CAT machinery.
• OSHA 10 certification.

• 3–5 years of experience with advanced capabilities such as shooting grade and running grade pull.
• Ability to follow detailed site plans independently.
• Experience with installation or excavation.
• Experience coordinating work with contractors on active job sites.
• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented.

Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with incentive programs and an annual bonus based on production. Benefit from a supportive, family-oriented work environment with company outings and a team-focused culture. We offer clear career advancement opportunities to help you grow professionally.

The work environment is primarily on construction sites, focusing on site preparation before any structures go up. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, with 5 to 10 hours of overtime available. Safety equipment and appropriate attire are required to ensure a safe working environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belton, TX.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $31.00/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 Belton,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.