Job Information
Aerotek Heavy Equipment Operator in Chesapeake, Virginia
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Pay: $20-30/hour dependent on experience
Hours: 7am-4pm M-F (Opportunity for more overtime)
Job Description
Operate a bulldozer in successive passes to raise or lower terrain to specified grades following markings on grade stakes or hand signals. You may also be required to service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate bulldozer to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
Service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment as needed.
Perform fine grading and use tremble GPS and Topcon systems.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and follow safety protocols.
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
Essential Skills
1 to 3 years of experience operating bulldozers.
Knowledge of construction techniques.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Ability to perform fine grading.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
DOT experience preferred but not required.
Dependability and productivity.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Commitment to working safely.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy the opportunity for overtime, with 5-10 OT hours weekly. You may be brought on permanently if you perform well during the contract period. Permanent employees receive paid holidays and sick leave.
Work Environment
Work outdoors in all elements. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.