Technician/Equipment Operator
Aerotek
**NOW HIRING CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN & EQUIPTMENT OPERATOR**
**PAY: $25.00-35.00HR**
**BASED IN CEDAR RAPIDS - TRAVELING POSITION UP TO 60% OF THE TIME!!**
**COMPANY WILL PAY TO GET "CDL B" FOR HEAVY EQUIPTMENT OPERATING LICENSE**
**Job Description**
We are looking for a skilled technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of field construction activities including pouring concrete, digging holes and trenches, installing underground conduit and wiring, building and repairing fencing, and performing basic electrical and mechanical work. As the face of the company, you will deliver high-quality results to ensure customer satisfaction. You will also operate hand and power tools, as well as construction equipment like excavators and skid steers.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2-3 years of experience in construction - Concrete/earthwork/Carpentry
+ Proficiency with hand and power tools
+ Experience with excavators and skid steer operation
+ Concrete construction and finishing
+ Carpentry skills
**Responsibilities**
+ Pour concrete
+ Dig holes and trenches
+ Install underground conduit and wiring
+ Build and repair fencing
+ Perform basic electrical and mechanical work
+ Operate hand and power tools
+ Operate construction equipment - Excavators & Skid Steers
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Ability to lead a 2-man crew after 6 months
+ CDL Class B is a plus but not required
**Why Work Here?**
Our company offers a range of benefits including 9 paid holidays, PTO, a company vehicle and gas card, and company-provided power and specialty tools. We also offer mid-year merit raises, a $59 per diem, and company-paid hotel accommodations. Additionally, the company will pay for CDL classes, and you will receive a $2/hour pay increase once you have a CDL Class B.
**Work Environment**
You will be working in 2-man crews with required PPE such as a hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, and Hi-Viz gear. This is a year-round outdoor position with work across the USA, so weather conditions will vary based on location. The schedule typically involves 2+ weeks of travel followed by 4 days off, with 2 days off per week worked. If you are on the road for 3 weeks, you will have 6 days off.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00
• 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 Cedar Rapids,IA.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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.
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