Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking skilled equipment operators to join our team and perform various tasks in excavating and dozer work. The role involves preparing sites for construction, grading land to maintain level surfaces, performing roadway construction, installing storm water lines, implementing erosion control systems, and laying pipes underground. While experience with GPS systems, particularly the Trimble System GPS, is preferred, training will be provided for those without prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders for site preparation.

• Grade the land to maintain level surfaces for construction projects.

• Perform roadway construction and install storm water lines.

• Implement erosion control systems and lay pipes underground.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, and front-end loaders.

• Experience in fine and rough grading for construction and earthworks.

• Knowledge of GPS systems, specifically Trimble System GPS, is preferred but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with a variety of heavy equipment types, including bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, scrapers, dump trucks, motor graders, mini excavators, skid steers, and bobcats.

Work Environment

Expect to work 40-50 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Sandston,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.