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Skilled Laborer
- Aerotek (Fairless Hills, PA)
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Job Title: Equipment Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a Skilled Laborer and an Equipment Operator to join our team. The role involves assisting and/or operating a range of equipment including a front-end loader with bucket, 12k forklift or smaller with rotator, bobcat, and skid steer. We have positions available for both day and night shifts. As an Equipment Operator, you will follow all safety regulations and guidelines, and be responsible for pre-shift and end-of-shift inspections, along with the daily upkeep of equipment and work areas.
Responsibilities
+ Operate machinery including frontend loader, forklift, bobcat, and skid steer.
+ Follow all safety regulations and guidelines.
+ Conduct pre-shift and end-of-shift inspections.
+ Perform routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment.
+ Complete inspection reports prior to equipment use.
+ Safely load trucks, pile scrap material, and load/unload barges and rail cars.
+ Clean equipment regularly to maintain quality and functionality.
+ Commit to the overall safety of the work environment.
+ Sweep and shovel residual waste from the process.
+ Perform end-of-shift cleanup and equipment inspection.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Experience in heavy equipment operation including dozer, backhoe, forklift, skid steer, loader, and frontend loader.
+ Minimum of 12 months related experience and/or training.
+ High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
+ Valid driver's license.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment.
+ Experience in construction and equipment operation.
Why Work Here?
Join our team and be part of a company committed to being the world’s safest and most responsible recycling organization. We offer a zero-harm workplace, exemplary community involvement, and environmental stewardship. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
Work Environment
The work environment includes dirty but organized work areas, both outdoors and indoors, during day and night shifts. Conditions can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Fairless Hills,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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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