Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

Job Title: Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Provide exceptional tree installation, removal, and relocation services in Los Angeles and California. Join a team with over three decades of expertise, dedicated to the care of trees.
Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and skid steers.
• Transplant and install mature trees at various locations, including hotel properties.
• Ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.

Essential Skills

• 5 plus years of experience in heavy equipment operation, specifically with excavators, backhoes, and skid steers.
• Proficiency in tree transplanting and labor-related tasks.
• Able to perform labor tasks, i.e. shoveling dirt
• Bilingual abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements: Hard hat, steel-toed boots, and safety vest.

Why Work Here?
Become part of a team renowned for its expertise in tree care and installation. Enjoy the opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic and fulfilling environment.
Work Environment
Work outdoors transplanting and installing mature trees at hotel properties. The position requires the use of PPE, including a hard hat, steel-toed boots, and a safety vest.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Riverside,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 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.