Heavy Equipment Operator

Hiring for HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS in ALLENTOWN!!! INTERVIEW ASAP!!!

Job Description

Join a dynamic site work construction company specializing in commercial projects involving earthwork, parking lots, and commercial driveways. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will perform various tasks working with excavators and skid steers. Spreading asphalt, carrying materials, and cleaning up job sites will also be needed throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and skid steers
• Mix and pour concrete for commercial projects
• Spread asphalt on parking lots and driveways
• Carry and transport materials across the job site
• Assist in general job site clean-up

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of construction experience
• Proficient with power tools and hand tools
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Mechanically inclined with paving experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with concrete, asphalt, or landscaping is a plus
• Knowledge of carpentry and tape measure usage
• Ability to work 10-12 hour days and 45-60 hour weeks during good weather

Why Work Here?

Our company is committed to promoting from within, with many of our foremen starting as laborers. We offer a full benefits package after six months of employment, providing growth and stability for our employees.

Work Environment

Work is primarily outdoors in various weather conditions, including hot sunny days, slight rain, and cooler temperatures in fall and winter. Work may be paused during heavy rain. Expect to work 10-12 hour days and 45-60 hour weeks during favorable weather conditions.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

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.