Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to transport salt and other materials within a mine. This role includes loading, hauling, and unloading materials efficiently while adhering to all safety regulations and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move material using heavy equipment underground.

• Transport salt from one end of the mine to the other using heavy equipment.

• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet required specifications.

• Assist the maintenance department with preventive maintenance on equipment when needed.

• Operate a forklift and other heavy equipment to move salt throughout the mine.

• Complete assigned paperwork accurately for specific customers/orders.

• Perform daily housekeeping tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Heavy Equipment Operating (excavators, dump trucks, haul trucks, etc.)

• Ability to work underground and spend the majority of the shift in a salt mine.

• Capability to lift 50+ lbs repetitively during a 10-hour shift.

• Possession of steel-toed boots/shoes.

Pay Rate:

• $22.30/hr

Shift: Must be open to all shifts

50 hours a week expected

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46384.00 - $47632.00/yr.

324 benefits when direct BCBS Medical Delta Dental VSP Vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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.