Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator**

**Job Description**

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for running dozers, excavators, and rollers to prepare earthwork for construction projects. This role requires a strong understanding of civil and site work construction.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate dozers, rollers, and excavators efficiently without supervision.

+ Prepare and manage earthwork for construction projects, including grading and leveling.

+ Conduct trench digging and utility installation as needed.

+ Ensure all operations comply with OSHA standards and regulations.

**Essential Skills**

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil/site work construction.

+ Ability to operate heavy equipment such as dozers, rollers, and excavators independently.

+ OSHA 10 Certification.

**Why Work Here?**

This company offers year-round work with a stable and growing workforce, backed by over 45 years of industry experience. Employees enjoy benefits, training, and opportunities for promotion. As a premier underground civil/site/paving contractor in Syracuse, you will be part of a reputable team in a thriving industry.

**Work Environment**

You will be working outdoors on large parking lots and non-highway roads, often under hot and sunny conditions. Teams vary in size from 2 to over 10 members depending on the project, reporting to the project foreman. The standard shift is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with flexibility required for start and finish times. Overtime is common during busy seasons, and occasional overnight work may be necessary.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Solvay,NY.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.