• Excavator Operator

    Aerotek (State College, PA)


    Heavy Equipment Operator

    **_Pay_** : $28/hour

    **_Location_** : State College, PA

    **_Job Type_** : Full time

    Job Description

    Seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator. Ideal candidate will be familiar with new construction job sites doing earth-work. Job sites are in the State College, PA area. Company is based in State College, and looking for operators with a MINIMUM of 5+ years of experience, with skills in fine-tune grading, trenchwork, and operating a pipe laser. Excavators, skid steers, skid loaders, bulldozers.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate excavators, skid steers, bulldozers, and back hoes.

    + Trench digging and pipe laying.

    + Operate pipe laser.

    + Fine-tune grading.

     

    _We are actively screening candidates who are currently looking for work, and interested in this position. If you are laid off, or seeking new employment, apply below today!_

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of State College, PA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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 State College,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026.

    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.