Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Seeking 4 Bulldozer/Excavator Operators to perform mass grading on a new solar farm. Individuals will clear land, build pads, excavate basins, etc. Seeking 4 Articulated Haul Truck Operators to load and carry dirt from area to area of the project.

Hard Skills

Bulldozer

Excavator

Articulated Dump Truck

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Farnham, Virginia.

Work Environment

Individuals will work on multiple civil closeout sites. They will work for a company based out of Durham, one of the largest solar construction companies in the country. Individuals will be working in a new construction environment and will be exposed to the elements, including very hot and humid conditions in the summer. The work schedule is 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM daily with an hour break for lunch, and short breaks in the morning and afternoon. They will work 50-hour weeks initially. Safety is of the utmost importance; appropriate PPE gear including hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, reflective vest, and gloves must be worn. Two safety offenses will result in termination.

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.