• Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek (Newington, CT)


    Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

    Job Description

    Aerotek's client is seeking a heavy equipment operator to join their team. The ideal candidate must be an experienced heavy equipment operator that will operator in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury or property damage. Candidates who are seeking a position where they can grow and become a leader within the company are urged to apply! This position is full time offering competitive pay and benefits!

    Responsibilities

    + Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

    + Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.

    + Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.

    + Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.

    + Advise Operations of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.

    + Participate in routine maintenance.

    + Practice workplace safety.

    + Perform daily vehicle inspection and report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles before and after each route.

    + Ensure safe loading, transfer, and unloading of materials to and from work sites.

    Essential Skills

    + HEO Experience

    + Excavator Experience

    + Supervisor Experience

    + Equipment operation

    + Heavy equipment operation

    + Front end loader

    + General labor

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Knowledge of truck and equipment safety.

    + Knowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, and other heavy equipment.

    + Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.

    + Ability to perform physical labor activities while standing, walking, or kneeling for long periods, including work within confined spaces.

    + Ability to lift or exert force exceeding 50 lbs.

    + Must understand instructions in the English language.

    + Hazmat and Tanker endorsed.

    + Good driving record and experience driving a variety of vehicles.

    + Ability to pass a physical and drug test.

    + Support a culture of “Safety First”.

    + TWIC.

    + MA and RI license for hydraulics/hoisting.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Grow within the company to a foreman! This position offers opportunities for career development and advancement within the organization.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role requires working outside in various environmental conditions. The position entails physical labor, which may involve standing, walking, or kneeling for long periods, including working within confined spaces. The operator must be capable of lifting or exerting force exceeding 50 lbs and follow a safety-first culture.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newington, Connecticut.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.

     

    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 Newington,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.