Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring Heavy Equipment Operators - Trenching & Underground Utilities

Pay & Schedule

• $30-$35 (Based on Experinece)
• 1st Shift: 6am - Finish
• Overtime Available.

Job Description

This role operates excavators and other heavy equipment to support commercial sitework projects with a focus on underground utility installation, trenching, and pipe laying. You work closely with pipe crews to perform precise digging, trenching, backfilling, and grading on active heavy civil construction sites while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment to perform trenching for water, sewer, and storm utility installation.
• Support pipe laying operations by working in coordination with pipe layers and ground crews.
• Perform precision excavation around existing utilities using safe digging practices and soft dig awareness.
• Conduct backfilling and grading operations, including both rough and finish grading as required by the project.
• Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, and trench specifications to complete work accurately (preferred).
• Perform daily equipment inspections and carry out routine maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable and established organization with a steady pipeline of civil construction projects and a clear contract-to-hire pathway. The company offers strong overtime earning potential, including enhanced weekend overtime options, and maintains a safety-focused culture that prioritizes the well-being of its workforce. A structured benefits offering, supported by an employee benefit trust, reflects a long-term investment in employees and provides added security and stability.

Work Environment

You work on active commercial construction job sites, primarily in outdoor environments with exposure to varying weather conditions. The role involves working around heavy machinery, trenches, and underground utilities, requiring consistent attention to safety and situational awareness. Typical schedule is a first-shift start around 6:00 AM, with end times driven by project needs and regular opportunities for overtime. The work centers on core geographic areas including York and Carlisle and may involve travel within the broader region as projects require.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 York,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.