Yard Jockey

Job Description

Job Description

Yard Jockey / Heavy Equipment OperatorWeekly Pay | $25-$27/HR | 4-Day Work Week

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM

Are you experienced operating heavy equipment, forklifts, or moving large materials in an industrial, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment? We're looking for a hardworking Yard Jockey / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team and help keep our structural steel fabrication operation running smoothly.

This is a hands-on role where you'll operate heavy-duty forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment while supporting yard, shipping, receiving, and fabrication operations.

• Operate heavy-duty forklifts to move, organize, and stage steel and other large materials
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
• Support shipping and receiving activities
• Stage materials for welders and fabricators to maintain production flow
• Operate overhead and jib cranes to position materials
• Assist with basic fabrication and shop support duties as needed
• Help maintain an organized, safe, and productive yard and shop environment
• Work closely with welders, fabricators, and production teams throughout the day

• Experience operating forklifts, heavy equipment, construction equipment, or industrial machinery
• Background in material handling, warehousing, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, shipping/receiving, or logistics
• Comfortable working with steel and other heavy materials
• Experience loading and unloading trucks
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in an active industrial setting
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
• Team player willing to jump in wherever needed

• Yard Jockey
• Forklift Operator
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Material Handler
• Shipping & Receiving Associate
• Warehouse Associate
• Construction Equipment Operator
• Steel Yard Worker
• Crane Operator
• Manufacturing Associate
• Production Worker
• CDL Driver seeking a local position
• Lumber Yard or Building Materials Yard Associate

• $25/hr starting pay
• Weekly pay
• 4-day work week with Fridays off
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Annual bonus potential
• Opportunity to operate a variety of equipment
• Stable, growing structural steel fabrication company
• Team-oriented culture with opportunities to expand your skills

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Apply today!

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Eden Prairie,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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.