• Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek (Omaha, NE)


    Scraper Operator/ Heavy equipment Operator – Grade Cutting (Per Diem)

    • _Location: Various Job Sites Nationwide_

    • _Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saturdays as needed)_

    •️ _Industry: Civil & Commercial Construction_

     

    About the Role

     

    Seeking an experienced Scraper Operator to join our earthwork and grading team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for cutting to grade—operating a scraper to remove or relocate earth and prepare the terrain for fine grading. Your work will directly support the Finish Dozer team in achieving precise, high-quality site preparation.

    What You’ll Do

    + Operate scraper equipment to cut and level terrain to grade specifications.

    + Conduct daily pre-operation and end-of-day inspections of the machine.

    + Report mechanical issues or safety concerns to site management.

    + Collaborate with other heavy equipment operators and site personnel.

    + Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment.

    What We’re Looking For

    + Expert-level experience operating scrapers in civil or commercial construction.

    + Strong knowledge of grading, earthwork, and earthmoving techniques.

    + Familiarity with equipment such as:

    + Belly Scrapers

    + Tractor and Pan

    + Haul Trucks

    + Utility Tractors

    + Off-Road Dump Trucks

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Valid driver’s license (preferred, not required).

    + Ability to be insured to operate company vehicles for travel to job sites across the country.

    Top Skills

    + Scraper Operation

    + Heavy Equipment Handling

    + Grading & Earthwork

    + Commercial & Civil Construction

    + Earthmoving Equipment

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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 Omaha,NE.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.