Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating machines such as excavators, bulldozers, off-road trucks, stabilizers, and tractors with pans. These machines are utilized to assist in the construction of roads, plants, and other heavy civil projects. This role involves working closely with the project team, superintendents, and operations to ensure that the work aligns with the company's objectives. The position demands good judgment and the capability to make independent decisions. Responsibilities + Operate heavy equipment safely and adhere to project plans and company safety regulations. + Load and unload equipment from trucks and trailers. + Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment, materials, and the job site, ensuring safe storage and removing scrap and excess materials as necessary. + Monitor material placement, adjust machine settings, or instruct workers to add more material in low areas. + Complete all required paperwork and reports. + Follow instructions from supervisors regarding work locations and tasks. + Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections and perform basic equipment maintenance. + Undertake additional tasks as assigned or as needed. + Assist with general labor duties when required. + Comply with all job-site safety rules. + Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections. Essential Skills + At least 5 years of experience operating excavators, bulldozers, off-road trucks, and tractors with pans in civil construction. + Experience in performing daily inspections and basic maintenance on excavators, dozers, loaders, packers, and other job-related tools. + Ability to understand and follow instructions clearly. + Knowledge of job-site hazards, safety rules, and capacity to learn company and client safety policies. + Strong verbal communication skills. + Ability to pass all required drug and alcohol tests. + Collaborative work style and willingness to assist in various roles on the job site. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Ability to travel to project locations. Why Work Here? This is a temp-to-perm position with a great opportunity to work with a growing company. Work Environment The work environment consists of heavy civil sites, involving the use of various construction equipment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026. 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.
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Heavy Equipment Operator