Excavator/Dozer Operators Needed!

Pay $22-28 p/hr

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operator Technicians to assist clean-up and maintenance. The role involves operating various pieces of equipment such as Dozers (D6 to D8), Track hoes (CAT 336/ CAT 326L Long reach), and articulated off-road dump trucks to haul and move dirt. You will be responsible for performing heavy production activities, including loading and moving materials like ash, dirt, and rock, removing topsoil, and leveling terrain. You will also perform routine maintenance on equipment and coordinate machine actions with other crew members.

Responsibilities

• Operate Dozers (D6 to D8), Track hoes (CAT 336/ CAT 326L Long reach), and articulated off-road dump trucks.

• Haul and move various materials such as ash, dirt, and rock.

• Perform heavy production activities.

• Load and/or move materials using heavy construction equipment.

• Remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to distribute and level earth or terrain.

• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, responding to hand or audio signals from crew members.

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine necessary repairs.

• Use GPS equipment (Trimble and Top Con) for precise operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience with production grading.

• Proficient in operating Dozers, Track hoes, and articulated off-road dump trucks.

• Ability to load trucks with dirt, dig trenches, and perform mass grading.

• Experience in using GPS systems like Trimble and Top Con is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment operation, earthworks, and construction.

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Why Work Here?

We offer lots of overtime opportunities, with 50-58 hours per week. There is potential for long-term work and job security.

Work Environment

The position involves working outdoors. You will be working in all types of weather conditions, handling non-hazardous materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Belmont, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Belmont,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 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.