Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

Join our team to operate a Dozer for large earthmoving projects. This role focuses on commercial work, primarily operating on standard earth terrain and open farmland.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Dozer, Excavator, or Roller to achieve final grade on commercial projects.

• Handle large earthmoving tasks on sites ranging from 200,000 to 20 million yards of dirt.

• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure precise grading.

• Maintain communication and awareness of surroundings to ensure safety and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience operating a Dozer, Excavator, or Roller in a Finish capacity.

• Ability to operate on mass grading sites for commercial projects.

• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• GPS experience is a nice to have.

• For safety purposes, there is a strong preference to be English speaking and/or bilingual.

Why Work Here?

This role offers competitive compensation, including weekly per diem. Enjoy the opportunity to earn substantial overtime, with 10-20+ hours of overtime available per week. The position offers the chance to travel across the country and work in diverse locations, enriching your career experience.

Work Environment

The work is conducted on a civil construction site located on open farmland in Michigan City, IN, subject to varying weather conditions. Summers are hot and humid with potential thunderstorms, while winters can be cold with rain, snow, and wind. Adherence to high safety standards per OSHA protocols is required. A professional appearance and behavior are expected in line with the site code of conduct. Equipment currently used includes Komatsu, Volvo, Kubota, John Deere, and others. Communication and awareness of surroundings are critical to success, as distracted operating will not be tolerated.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Michigan City, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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 Michigan City,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.