Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Heavy Equipment Operators to join a rapidly expanding environmental company. This role requires the ability to work aloft, climb ladders, and handle staging/scaffolding and other aerial equipment. You will spend long hours on your feet, working in various conditions such as snow, rain, cold, and heat. The job may also involve working above your head and in tight quarters.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as Excavators, Bulldozers, Loaders, Skid-Steers, and Backhoes.

• Perform general construction and environmental labor tasks.

• Work on environmental remediation, demolition, excavation, dredging, utility work, and landfill cap and closure projects.

• Read and interpret plans and construction drawings.

• Utilize GPS machine control when applicable.

Essential Skills

• 5-10 years of construction experience.

• Ability to operate Excavators, Bulldozers, Loaders, Skid-Steers, and Backhoes.

• Possession of a valid RI hoisting license for RI jobs.

• Possession of a valid MA hoisting license with 1C/2A designation for MA jobs.

• OSHA 10 Hour certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with GPS machine control is a plus.

• 40 Hour HAZWOPER training is preferred.

• Ability to travel within New England is a plus.

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly expanding construction company with projects extending till 2027. Enjoy the opportunity to grow into higher-level positions within a supportive and dynamic company culture, featuring team outings and consistent team-building activities.

Work Environment

The work involves a variety of projects such as environmental remediation, demolition, excavation, dredging, utility work, and landfill cap and closures. You will need to adapt to different working conditions, including snow, rain, cold, and heat, and be prepared for demanding physical tasks.

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 Shelton,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.