Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description Operate various types of power construction equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders. Perform tasks such as excavating, moving, and grading earth, primarily for projects involving environmental contamination. Utilize both CAT and other controls, maintain equipment, and perform minor repairs. Responsibilities Learn and follow safety regulations. Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines and other equipment. Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades and buckets. Start engines and operate machines such as bulldozers and trench excavators. Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work. Monitor operations to ensure health and safety standards are met. Align machines and position equipment following hand signals of other workers. Load and move dirt, rocks, and materials using trucks and related equipment. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades to remove topsoil and level terrain. Coordinate machine actions with other activities, using signals from crew members. Essential Skills Proficiency in operating heavy equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, and skid steers. High school diploma or GED. 3+ years of experience as an equipment operator. Trained and certified to operate assigned equipment with 4+ years of specific equipment experience. Ability to follow plans and stakes for cut and fill. Capability to sit/operate heavy equipment up to 100% of shift. Willingness to travel to project sites. Additional Skills & Qualifications REAL CA ID or TWIC is advantageous. Experience with water trucks and bulldozers. Why Work Here? This role offers a contract-to-hire long-term opportunity with competitive pay. You will have the chance to learn niche skills in the environmental sector and advance into higher roles. The company is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top professionals, providing support for career growth and development. Enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment with a team of experts on diverse and challenging projects. Work Environment Work involves traveling across Northern California to various radioactive and environmental job sites. The role requires significant travel, and you may need a dosimeter for radiological and background checks. Physical presence of identification such as a REAL ID or TWIC card is necessary. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livermore, California. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Livermore,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.