Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates a variety of heavy machinery, including excavators, dozers, skid steers, and front-end loaders, to support construction projects. This role focuses on grading sites, digging trenches, building roads, and performing related earthwork tasks on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, skid steers, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Grade construction sites to specified elevations and contours, ensuring accuracy and proper drainage.
• Dig trenches for utilities and other infrastructure, following project plans and safety standards.
• Assist in building and maintaining roads and access paths on construction sites.
• Inspect equipment before and after use to identify and report any maintenance or safety issues.
• Follow all site safety procedures and use appropriate protective measures when working around heavy equipment.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and crew members to complete tasks according to project schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment and surrounding site conditions.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, skid steers, and front-end loaders.
• Proven experience with site grading to meet project specifications.
• Hands-on experience digging trenches for utilities and related construction work.
• Strong understanding of safe operating practices around heavy equipment and active construction sites.
• Ability to read and follow basic directions from site plans and supervisors.
• Reliable work habits with the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in general construction environments.
• Familiarity with scrapers and other types of construction equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a construction crew.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that supports both their financial and personal well-being, including a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid holidays. The organization values work-life balance by offering a consistent Monday through Friday schedule and progressive paid vacation, with one week of vacation after the first year and two weeks of vacation starting on the second anniversary. Team members join a stable, safety-focused construction environment where their skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

This role takes place on active construction sites working around heavy equipment and earthmoving operations. The Heavy Equipment Operator spends most of the day outdoors in varying weather conditions and must be comfortable working on uneven terrain and near moving machinery. The position follows a Monday through Friday work schedule, with duties centered on operating and maneuvering heavy equipment safely in a busy jobsite environment. Appropriate workwear suitable for a construction site, including safety gear as required, is expected.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Post Falls, ID.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/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 Post Falls,ID.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.