Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

Operate heavy equipment including bulldozers and excavators for land clearing, site preparation, and grading. Experience with GPS technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers and excavators for land clearing, site preparation, and grading.

• Utilize GPS technology for precision in bulldozer operations.

• Conduct earthworks and civil construction tasks efficiently.

• Ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely.

• Collaborate with team members on construction projects.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment including bulldozers and excavators.

• Ability to use GPS technology in heavy equipment operation.

• Knowledge of land clearing, site preparation, and grading techniques.

• Experience with civil site and construction projects.

• Ability to work outdoors and adapt to various site conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with highway projects is advantageous.

• Comfortable with occasional manual labor outside of equipment operation.

• Experience with multiple pieces of heavy equipment is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a reputable company with expanding opportunities in Hampton Roads. Enjoy the potential for overtime and long-term growth within the role. Benefit from a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits upon becoming a permanent employee.

Work Environment

Work outdoors, often under new pilings for expansion projects. Adapt to various weather conditions and dynamic construction site environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hampton, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Hampton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.