Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer / Excavator / Loader)

Located in South Amboy

Pay: $25-$35 an hour

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of construction equipment, including dozers, excavators, and loaders, to perform sitework, grading, excavation, and material handling. This position plays a critical role in supporting civil, environmental, and site development projects by maintaining productivity, precision, and safety on every task.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers, excavators, and loaders in accordance with project specifications and safety regulations.
• Perform site preparation, excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and material loading.
• Interpret grade stakes, blueprints, and supervisor instructions to achieve required grades and slopes.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and maintain equipment in proper working condition.
• Communicate clearly with the site team and signal personnel to ensure coordinated and safe operations.
• Load, move, and distribute materials efficiently while minimizing waste and avoiding contamination.
• Perform fine grading and maintain proper drainage and compaction standards.
• Support crew operations with general labor tasks as needed when equipment is idle.
• Adhere to OSHA and company safety protocols at all times.
• Report mechanical issues, unsafe conditions, or potential hazards immediately.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 23 years of experience operating dozers, excavators, and loaders in civil or sitework construction.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred but not mandatory.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and grade stakes.
• Experience with GPS grade control systems a plus.
• Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with using lasers for pipe leveling.
• Proficiency with Excavator, Loader & Dozer equipment.
• OSHA Certifications are a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Amboy, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 South Amboy, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.