Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description

Individuals will be operating equipment on construction sites. They will be required to operate bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, front end loaders, and vibratory rollers to complete rough and fine grading. Individuals must be comfortable working outside the cab.

ResponsibilitiesOperate bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, front end loaders, and vibratory rollers on construction sites.Perform rough and fine grading.Engage in manual labor such as cleaning tracks on track equipment at the end of the shift, assisting with grade setting, and silt fence installation.Maintain a clean and uncluttered equipment cab.Report necessary repairs and ensure lubrication and proper use of equipment operated.Essential SkillsMinimum of 2 years of heavy equipment operation.2-3 years of experience operating excavators, dozers, and front end loaders.Additional Skills & QualificationsGrading, excavator, bulldozer, motor grader, heavy equipment operation, fine grading, rough grade, vibratory rollers.Why Work Here?

The company has been around for 80 years and prides itself on having higher retention. They are family-oriented and prioritize a safety-first mindset. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; 10% Match 401K; Fully vested at year 5; Accrue vacation time from day 1 of being permanent; 7 paid holidays.

Work Environment

Individuals will work on average 40-50 hours per week. Hours are Monday - Friday 7am-5pm (depending on weather) and must be flexible to work some weekends. They will conduct rough and fine grading on job sites and other general labor responsibilities. There are a total of 20 job sites, so the individual must be flexible to work on all sites. The locations of the sites are in the Richmond Metro area with the furthest location being in New Kent, VA.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00

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 Chester,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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