Job Information
Aerotek Heavy Equipment Operator in Toano, Virginia
Aerotek's client is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators to join their team in the Richmond, VA area
Job Description
- We are seeking experienced Equipment Operators to join our team and perform work for pipe and grade crews. This role involves operating heavy equipment such as excavators and dozers to support various construction projects.
Responsibilities
Operate Excavators and Dozers efficiently.
Excavators must dig trenches for pipe installation for the pipe crew.
Grade crew operators must operate loaders, excavators, and dozers to perform rough and fine grading.
Essential Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Excavation
Grading
Civil site work
Bulldozer operation
Excavator operation
Civil construction
Dozer operation
Heavy equipment operation
Backhoe operation
GPS usage in construction
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of experience operating heavy Caterpillar Equipment (Dozer/Excavator)
Experience installing pipe, stormwater lines, etc.
Rough grade experience
Commercial Construction Experience
Why Work Here?
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with Employee Stock Options, Health Insurance with 50% of the premium paid by the employer, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Life Insurance. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.
Work Environment
- Our team works 40-60 hours per week depending on weather conditions. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 or 6 pm. Projects are located around Richmond, VA, with specific sites in Chesterfield, VA, and another in the surrounding areas.
Qualified candidates will be given a call within 48 hours of submitting an application
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Toano,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.
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.