Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator for an excavating company, where you will operate heavy machinery such as large excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. You will work on construction sites, focusing on excavating for new construction basements, foundations, and new site development. A key requirement is the ability to read blueprints, understand elevations, and perform final excavating tasks, including installing water and sewer lines.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.

• Read and interpret blueprints to understand project requirements and elevations.

• Conduct grading, surveying, and final excavating tasks.

• Install water and sewer lines as part of site development.

• Lead a crew of 2 or more people, ensuring project completion from start to finish.

• Communicate with clients as necessary, while primarily focusing on project execution.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment such as large excavators and bulldozers.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Proficiency in grading, trenching, and underground utility construction.

• Valid driver's license.

• Capability to lift 50+ lbs regularly.

• Knowledge of Dane County geography and navigation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating various equipment, including Caterpillar and Volvo models.

• Operator certification in heavy machinery.

• Experience digging basements and foundations independently.

Why Work Here?

This is a small, family-owned company located in the Madison area, providing a close-knit community feel. There is no travel required outside of Dane County, and no overnight work is needed. The company offers opportunities for career advancement into different roles, making it a great place to grow professionally.

Work Environment

You will work on commercial job sites and must be prepared for all types of weather conditions, including hot, cold, and rainy days. The company operates with small crews of 2-4 people, promoting a collaborative environment. Expect to work from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm in the summer, starting at the shop before heading to the job site. The dress code requires steel-toe boots and personal protective equipment, which the company provides. Personal hand tools, such as bags, tape, and hammers, are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.