• Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek (Chester, VA)


    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.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform manual labor such as cleaning tracks on track equipment at the end of the shift and 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 operated equipment.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficient in grading, dozer, excavator, front end loader operations.

    + Experience in commercial construction and site development.

    + Minimum of 2 years of heavy equipment operation.

    + 2-3 years of experience operating excavators, dozers, and front end loaders.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    The company has been around for 80 years and prides itself on higher retention. They are family-oriented and prioritize a safety-first mindset. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 10% match 401K, full investment at year 5, vacation accrual from day one, and 7 paid holidays.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Individuals will work on average 40-50 hours per week. Hours are Monday - Friday from 7 am to 5 pm, depending on weather conditions, with flexibility required for some weekends. The role involves conducting rough and fine grading on job sites and other general labor responsibilities. There are a total of 20 job sites, and the individual must be flexible to work on all locations. The job sites are located in the Richmond Metro area, with the furthest site 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 $25.00 - $25.00/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 Chester,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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.