Excavator Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating various machinery on construction sites, including bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, front end loaders, and vibratory rollers. Your role will involve completing rough and fine grading tasks while ensuring safety and precision in your operations. Comfort with working outside the cab is essential. Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, front end loaders, and vibratory rollers on construction sites. Perform manual labor tasks, including cleaning of tracks on track equipment at the end of the shift, assisting with grade setting, and silt fence installation. Maintain a clean and organized equipment cab. Report necessary repairs and ensure proper lubrication and use of the equipment. Conduct rough and fine grading on job sites and participate in other general labor responsibilities. Essential Skills Minimum of 2 years of experience in heavy equipment operation. 2-3 years experience operating Excavators, Dozers, and Front End Loaders. Proficiency in grading and site development techniques. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with commercial construction and site development. Familiarity with operating heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and motor graders. Why Work Here? Join a company with a rich history of over 80 years and a strong focus on employee retention. We are family-oriented and prioritize a safety-first mindset. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 10% match on 401K, full investment after 5 years, vacation accrual from day one, and seven paid holidays. Work Environment Work is conducted on various job sites averaging 40-50 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm, with some weekend work required depending on weather conditions. Flexibility to work across 20 job sites in the Richmond Metro area, including New Kent, VA, is necessary. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, Virginia. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Jun 16, 2025. 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.