Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator - WEEKLY PAY - $30/Hour****

**Location: Omaha, NE**

**Pay: $25 - $30/Hour (Depending on experience!)**

**Hours: Monday thru Friday // 6AM 6PM**

**_We are looking for a dependable and experiencedScraper Operatorto join our team. This role involves operating a scraper to cut to grade, leveling and preparing the terrain for final grading by Finish Dozer operators. The operator will be responsible for efficiently moving earth by scraping and loading material into the scraper bowl for relocation or removal, ensuring the ground is even and ready for the next phase of work._**

**_Responsibilities:_**

+ _Operate heavy equipment, specifically CAT Challenger Pull Scrapers and Quadtrac Scrapers._

+ _Perform cutting to grade, evenly leveling the terrain._

+ _Conduct pre-inspection and end-of-day inspection of the equipment._

+ _Report any mechanical concerns or issues to management promptly._

+ _Ensure professional conduct and appearance according to the sites code of conduct._

+ _Communicate effectively and maintain awareness of surroundings to ensure safety._

**_Skills:_**

+ _2+ years of experience operating scrapers on a commercial job site._

+ _Ability to operate heavy equipment such as CAT Challenger Pull Scrapers and Quadtrac Scrapers._

+ _Experience in commercial construction, civil construction, grading, and earthwork._

+ _Strong commitment to safety and ability to follow OSHA standards._

**APPLY NOW!!**

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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 Des Moines,IA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.
Job ID: 483061170
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025

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