Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator**

**Job Description**

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team, working on large civil construction projects across the southern Massachusetts South Shore area. This role is vital for successfully reviewing plans and completing projects with a dedicated crew of operators and laborers. We are looking for someone with an expert level in underground utilities. Trenching, grading, and site work. Large excavators, loaders, and dozers are the daily drivers.

**Responsibilities**

+ Review construction plans and execute projects efficiently.

+ Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, forklifts, and backhoes.

+ Coordinate with a team of operators and laborers to ensure project success.

+ Apply knowledge in surface grinding and civil construction techniques.

**Essential Skills**

+ 5+ years of experience in site development.

+ Proficiency in operating heavy equipment like excavators, dozers, forklifts, and backhoes.

+ Experience in civil construction and surface grinding.

+ Ability to interpret and review blueprints.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ OSHA 10 certification.

+ Preferred experience in water and sewer systems.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a rapidly growing company focused on scaling larger projects, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

**Work Environment**

The role involves working on utility construction and site development projects. You'll be part of a dynamic team, operating in an environment that values safety and efficiency.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canton, Massachusetts.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $48.00/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 Canton,MA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.