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Heavy Equipment Operator

$25 - $30 per hour

Aerotek

Heavy Equipment Operator

Description:

We're hiring 3 Heavy Equipment Operators to support a large excavation project in Lincoln, NE. This role focuses on dozer work, grading, and moving material to prepare the site for development.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate dozers, excavators, and loaders for mass excavation work
  • Perform grading and land leveling to meet site specifications
  • Load and move materials efficiently to support site progress
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and basic upkeep
  • Follow all safety procedures on an active jobsite

Essential Skills:

  • 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
  • Experience with dozers, excavators, and loaders
  • Strong grading and earthwork knowledge
  • Ability to work independently and stay productive
  • Reliable and safety-focused

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with track hoes and large excavation projects
  • Strong time management in repetitive work environments
  • Experience in site development or earthmoving

Why This Job:

  • Steady hours with overtime (MonSat schedule)
  • Work on a large, high-visibility project

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Lincoln, NE.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

Vacancy posted 9 hours ago
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