Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Join an excavating company as a Heavy Equipment Operator where you'll operate large machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. You'll work on construction sites, handling tasks like excavating for basements, foundations, and new site development. You must be able to read blueprints, understand elevations, grade work, surveying, and perform final excavating while installing water/sewer lines.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.

• Read and interpret blueprints and elevations.

• Perform grading work, surveying, and final excavation.

• Install water and sewer lines.

• Lead and manage a crew of 2+ people.

• Independently run projects from start to finish.

• Communicate with clients as needed.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience in operating heavy equipment such as large excavators and bulldozers.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to dig basements/foundations independently.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly.

• Experience in civil construction and utility construction.

• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GPS operation.

Work Environment

You will work on commercial job sites in various weather conditions. The company has a small team of 12-14 employees, with crews consisting of 2-4 members depending on the project. The dress code requires steel-toe boots, with PPE provided. Work hours are from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, starting at the shop before heading to the job site. Employees must have their own personal hand tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.