Heavy Equipment Operator

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating various types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and drill materials. This role requires travel and involves maintaining and repairing roads and rights-of-way, loading, hauling, and dumping materials on various surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread and dump rock and gravel.
• Check and maintain all fluid levels and lubrication of equipment.
• Train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment, tools, job techniques, and skills.
• Inspect equipment or materials and identify any problems or causes of error.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and explain and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation, including backhoe, dozer, and excavator.
• Experience in earthworks and excavation.
• Ability to utilize GPS technology for civil site and civil construction projects.
• Fine grading skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Strong working knowledge skills and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.

Enjoy travel time compensation for each project, daily meal assistance, and paid hotel accommodations. Benefit from consistent overtime opportunities in addition to your hourly rate. Experience a collaborative and supportive work environment with potential bonuses and retirement contributions.

Work Environment

Work outdoors on various projects including commercial, educational, government, healthcare, industrial, residential, sports/recreation, utility, and transportation. Embrace diverse work environments and conditions while contributing to impactful projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Purcellville, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $60320.00/yr.

You earn travel time to each project, $50/day meal assistance and then travel time to get home two weeks later. Your hotel room is paid for and in addition to your hourly rate, you are working consistent overtime. Our rate of pay is generally between $22 and $29/hour depending on your experience.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Purcellville,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.