Heavy Machine Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Thousand Oaks | $33-43/hr

Description:

A Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining large machinery used in construction. Here are some key responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with this role:

Responsibilities:

Operating Machinery: Safely operate heavy equipment such as front end loaders, backhoes, and excavators.

Site Preparation: Excavate and move earth, load and unload materials, and level surfaces as required by the project.

Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment, greasing equipment, report any malfunctions, and ensure machinery is in good working condition.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.

Coordination: Work with other crew members to ensure precise movements and operations.

Track equipment usage, and report any issues.

Qualifications:

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience operating heavy machinery.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in using various types of heavy equipment and understanding of their functions.

Safety Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in construction.

Physical Fitness: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

Will undergo in-house heavy equipment certification with the client.

Skills:

Utility construction, Underground utilities, Heavy equipment, English communications, front end loaders, excavators, backhoes, safety, heavy equipment maintenance, Inspection, trenching

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.