**Aerotek is seeking out an Equipment Operator** *If interested, please email me directly at hcallaghan@aerotek.com* **Job Description** The equipment operator will be responsible for digging, shoveling, and moving material around the jobsite. This role involves lifting 50 lbs. repeatedly and operating various sizes of excavators, including mini and large excavators such as the 470-700 P-Tier (Large Excavator). **Pay Rate** $32.50-42.50/hour **Responsibilities** + Operate excavators and dozers, both mini and large. + Lift 50 lbs repeatedly and scale ladders. + Dig and move materials around the jobsite using shovels and other tools. + Assist in setting and building forms, often working in trenches. + Adhere strictly to site safety conditions and OSHA guidelines. **Why Work Here?** We foster a safe and family-oriented environment for our employees and offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. You can expect 40 hours a week with potential for overtime, year-round work, and strong relationships with large companies in the area. Enjoy being home every night with no out-of-town work. **Work Environment** The work environment is extremely OSHA compliant, with safety as the number one priority. Work starts at 7 AM, with 8+ hour days, across various sites near the Albany area. The team consists of 40 field workers. Be prepared for dirty and muddy conditions, and wear work shirts, pants, and steel-toed boots. PPE such as hard hats, glasses, gloves, and Hi-Viz vests are provided. **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.