Aerotek's client is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators to join their team in the Waldorf, MD area

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with experience in operating excavators, backhoes, and dozers, particularly for installing water, sewer, and storm pipes. This position focuses on handling all wet utilities and requires proficiency with front-end loaders, rollers, and backfilling.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and dozers to install water, sewer, and storm pipes.

• Manage the installation of all wet utilities efficiently and safely.

• Utilize front-end loaders, rollers, and perform backfilling tasks as required.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience operating excavators, backhoes, and dozers.

• Proficiency in installing water, sewer, and storm pipes.

• Ability to handle front-end loaders and rollers effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any additional operating experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

• Our company offers one of the best benefit packages in the area, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options with both high and low deductible plans. New employees receive an evaluation for a raise within the first 90 days, along with one week of earned vacation and seven paid holidays. We provide a profit-sharing program where employees are fully vested after six years, with potential for significant financial gain based on company performance. The team enjoys long tenure, with many employees having been with the company for 30-40 years, exemplifying our supportive and growth-oriented culture.

Work Environment

• The role involves working on a pipe crew in an outdoor construction setting.

Qualified candidates will be given a call within 48 hours of submitting an application

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gambrills, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Gambrills,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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.