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Job Title: Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking experienced heavy equipment operators to join our team working on solar site construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience operating dozers for roadway, solar, or commercial site construction. This role requires flexibility to perform labor tasks on-site and a willingness to travel within the Eastern part of New York. Additionally, candidates must be prepared to work overtime and demonstrate strong safety hygiene.

Responsibilities

+ Operate heavy machinery such as excavators, dozers, and skid steers to move, dig, load, and unload materials.

+ Dig trenches, backfill, break concrete or rock, and level ground for excavation.

+ Pour concrete, clear sites, and build foundations for construction.

+ Push dirt, rocks, and debris, and level the ground for moving materials.

+ Consider work surfaces and how they affect duties, including weather and material conditions.

+ Perform routine inspections, repairs, and adjustments to equipment for maintenance.

+ Ensure the work site is safe by conducting pre-operational checks and following strict safety protocols.

+ Communicate effectively with other operators and foremen to ensure efficient project completion.

Essential Skills

+ Experience operating excavators, dozers, and skid steers.

+ Knowledge of grading, GPS Dozer, site construction, land clearing, and road construction.

+ Skills in civil construction and earthworks.

+ Mechanical and technological aptitude.

+ Effective communication and teamwork skills.

+ Attention to detail and safety protocol adherence.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ OSHA 10 certification.

+ Proven experience in site construction.

+ Ability to inspect and maintain machinery.

+ Understanding of operating instructions and safety protocols.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable company with a large pipeline of work and significant involvement in prevailing wage projects. Benefit from consistent opportunities for career growth and development.

Work Environment

Work outdoors 100% of the time, enduring various weather conditions including rain, snow, cold, heat, and wind. The work schedule is Monday to Friday with frequent Saturday work. Shifts start at 6:30 am and typically conclude around 4:00 pm, with 2 to 20 hours of overtime per week, depending on the project schedule. Crew sizes range from 1-2 up to 10, reporting to a foreman or project superintendent.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Gansevoort, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Gansevoort,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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.