Heavy Equipment Operator**
**Job Description**
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating machinery that excavates, backfills, and grades land to prepare it for construction projects focusing on civil and erosion control. This role requires proficiency in handling heavy equipment and the ability to lead crews in remote areas across the nation.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, loaders, and motor graders.
+ Lead crews in remote locations across the country.
+ Adhere to engineering designs on projects, ensuring proficiency with blueprints.
+ Maintain inventory on equipment and supplies.
+ Communicate effectively with other subcontractors on site.
**Essential Skills**
+ 15+ years of experience working in the Oil and Gas industry.
+ 10+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
+ Proficiency in engineering and design construction for pipeline projects.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience in the pipeline/oil and gas/petroleum industry is preferred.
+ Ability to pass DOT requirements.
+ Capability to travel extensively, potentially for months at a time.
**Why Work Here?**
This position offers extensive training opportunities and the ability to gain various oil and gas certifications. Employees can expect to work over 60 hours per week with a $46/day per diem, fostering a rewarding and intensive work environment.
**Work Environment**
The role involves working in a 4-5 person team, including a superintendent/operator, foreman, and laborers. Projects can be located anywhere from California to New York, providing diverse and nationwide experiences.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, Kansas.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Overland Park,KS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 9, 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 Description**
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating machinery that excavates, backfills, and grades land to prepare it for construction projects focusing on civil and erosion control. This role requires proficiency in handling heavy equipment and the ability to lead crews in remote areas across the nation.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, loaders, and motor graders.
+ Lead crews in remote locations across the country.
+ Adhere to engineering designs on projects, ensuring proficiency with blueprints.
+ Maintain inventory on equipment and supplies.
+ Communicate effectively with other subcontractors on site.
**Essential Skills**
+ 15+ years of experience working in the Oil and Gas industry.
+ 10+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
+ Proficiency in engineering and design construction for pipeline projects.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience in the pipeline/oil and gas/petroleum industry is preferred.
+ Ability to pass DOT requirements.
+ Capability to travel extensively, potentially for months at a time.
**Why Work Here?**
This position offers extensive training opportunities and the ability to gain various oil and gas certifications. Employees can expect to work over 60 hours per week with a $46/day per diem, fostering a rewarding and intensive work environment.
**Work Environment**
The role involves working in a 4-5 person team, including a superintendent/operator, foreman, and laborers. Projects can be located anywhere from California to New York, providing diverse and nationwide experiences.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, Kansas.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Overland Park,KS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 9, 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: 487551999
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025
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