Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description The role involves operating heavy equipment such as large excavators, bulldozers, and loaders for an excavating company. You will be working on construction sites, preparing for new construction basements, foundations, and site development. The position requires reading blueprints and understanding elevations, grade work, surveying, final excavating, and installing water/sewer lines. Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment including large excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. Excavate for new construction basements, foundations, and site development. Read and interpret blueprints and elevation plans. Perform grade work and surveying. Handle final excavation and installation of water/sewer lines. Manage a crew of 2+ people and run projects independently. Essential Skills 3+ years experience in operating large excavators and bulldozers. Proficiency in reading blueprints. Ability to dig basements and foundations independently. Valid driver's license. Knowledge of Dane County. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with various heavy equipment such as dozers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers. Operator certification. Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly. Why Work Here? Join a small, local excavating company where you won't have to travel outside Dane County or work overnight. Enjoy opportunities for advancement within the company, potentially moving into different roles. Work Environment Work on commercial jobsites in various weather conditions, from hot to cold and rainy. Be part of a small family-owned business with a team of 12-14 employees and project crews of 2-4. The dress code requires steel toe footwear, and the working hours are 6:00 am to 5:00 pm during summer. Start at the shop and proceed to the job site. Personal hand tools are required, while PPE, including vests, is provided. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Madison,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.