Heavy Equipment Operator

Join a team that values skill, precision, and professionalism. We're looking for experienced heavy equipment operators who take pride in high‑quality earthwork and construction. If you know your way around a dozer and enjoy working with a tight‑knit crew, this is a solid opportunity to grow your career.

What You'll Do

• Operate dozers, excavators, loaders, and other equipment for fine and rough grading

• Prepare construction sites by grading land and maintaining level surfaces

• Support roadway construction and install stormwater lines

• Install erosion control systems and assist with pipe laying

• Work efficiently with small crews to complete earthwork and site development tasks

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with heavy equipment: bulldozers, excavators, front‑end loaders, backhoes, scrapers, dump trucks, motor graders, mini excavators, skid steers, bobcats, and rubber‑tire loaders

• Strong understanding of earthwork , grading, and construction processes

• Ability to work safely, follow direction, and support team operations

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with both fine and rough grading

• Comfortable working in small, collaborative crews

• Reliable, safety‑focused, and committed to quality work

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Be part of a growing company that invests in training and long‑term development

• Clear opportunities to advance your skills and career

• All safety equipment provided

• Supportive, team‑oriented environment

Work Environment

• 40-50 hour work weeks, primarily Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays

• Small crew structure for better communication and teamwork

• Work performed on base, with occasional assignments on the Eastern Shore

• Required PPE: hard hat, steel‑toed boots, safety glasses, reflective vest, and appropriate work clothing

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.