**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator** **Job Description** As a Operator, you will be responsible for safely setting up and dismantling rigging for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy equipment and materials. You will inspect and select appropriate rigging equipment, such as ropes, chains, shackles, and slings, to ensure safe and efficient load handling. Additionally, you will operate rigging equipment, including hoists and winches, to safely lift and transport heavy loads. Performing pre-use inspections of all rigging equipment to identify defects or wear, and reporting any necessary repairs or replacements to ensure safety will also be part of your role. You will work closely with other team members to coordinate lifting and moving activities, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations, including OSHA standards, and company policies. **Responsibilities** + Safely set up and dismantle rigging for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy equipment and materials. + Inspect and select appropriate rigging equipment, such as ropes, chains, shackles, and slings, to ensure safe and efficient load handling. + Operate rigging equipment, including hoists and winches, to safely lift and transport heavy loads. + Perform pre-use inspections of all rigging equipment to identify defects or wear, and report any necessary repairs or replacements to ensure safety. + Work closely with other team members to coordinate lifting and moving activities. + Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including OSHA standards, and company policies. + Conduct regular safety checks and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards in rigging operations. + Report all safety concerns and issues to management immediately. + Maneuver loads through difficult and confined spaces. + Properly select gear for the job. **Essential Skills** + Material handling + Loading + Heavy equipment + Rigging operations + Operating Telehandler + Operating Broderson Equipment, Forklift, Pallet jack **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanically inclined + OSHA 10 certification preferred **Why Work Here?** We offer a collaborative team environment where safety is our top priority. Our commitment to compliance with all safety regulations ensures a secure and efficient workspace. Join us and be part of a team that values hard work, dedication, and skill development. **Work Environment** This is an outdoor position located onsite at the project. You will need steel-toe boots, a hard hat, and safety glasses. The shift is from 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday to Friday, with a one-hour break. Alot of overtime is expected. Please bring your own lunch and drinks as there will not be much time to run off-site. **Job Type & Location** This is a 6 Month Contract position based out of Ellabell, Georgia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00 • 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 Ellabell,GA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.