Heavy Equipment Operator
$24 - $29 per hourAerotek
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Individuals will be operating equipment on construction sites, requiring the operation of bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders for their grade crew. Comfort with working outside the cab is essential.
Responsibilities
Operate heavy machinery such as dozers, excavators, and loaders to move earth, debris, and materials.
Use equipment to dig, level, and grade land according to project specifications.
Clear land, remove obstacles, and ensure proper groundwork for construction.
Load, transport, and distribute materials like dirt, gravel, and rock.
Perform daily inspections, minor repairs, and routine maintenance to keep machinery in top condition.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years of heavy equipment operation.
2-3+ years experience operating Excavators and Dozers.
Experience in grading, rough and fine grading, and earthworks.
Familiarity with GPS technology in construction.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Comfortable occasionally working outside the cab.
Experience in civil construction and site development.
Why Work Here?
Join a company with an impressive 80-year history that prides itself on high employee retention and a family-oriented culture. Embrace a safety-first mindset while enjoying comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Take advantage of a 10% 401K match and become fully vested after five years. Start accruing vacation time from your first day and benefit from seven paid holidays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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 Chester,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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.
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