• Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek (Heidelberg, MS)


    Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for an industrial renovation project at an oil and gas compressor station. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy machinery to support construction, earthwork, and demolition projects. This role involves tasks such as digging, trenching, loading trucks, moving materials, and ensuring safety around existing underground utilities.

    Responsibilities

    + Utilize hammer attachments to break up concrete and load debris into trucks.

    + Perform dirt work, including loading trucks, digging trenches, grading, and backfilling.

    + Conduct demolition work and safely handle debris and structures.

    + Excavate around existing utilities with precision and care to avoid damage.

    + Load, move, and stockpile dirt, gravel, aggregate, and other construction materials.

    + Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment and report maintenance needs.

    + Follow site plans, blueprints, and foreman instructions to complete work accurately and efficiently.

    + Adhere to all company safety policies, OSHA standards, and project-specific safety requirements.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Heidelberg, MS.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Heidelberg,MS.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.