Job Title: Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator with over 5 years of experience in underground utility work. The ideal candidate will have experience digging 16-18 feet deep and shooting grade. You will be responsible for installing, repairing, and mapping underground systems for utilities such as gas, water, sewage, communications, and power lines. A strong work ethic and effective communication skills with on-site workers are essential. Candidates must be open to travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, front-end loaders, and skid steers.

• Dig trenches and lay pipes for utilities including gas, water, sewage, and communications.

• Perform fine grading and trench digging up to 16-18 feet deep.

• Install, repair, and map underground utility systems.

• Use power and hand tools for equipment operation and maintenance.

• Communicate effectively with other on-site workers to ensure project success.

Essential Skills

• Heavy equipment operation

• Excavator operation

• Experience with underground utilities

• Power tool and hand tool proficiency

• Pipe laying and trench digging

• Fine grading skills

• Ability to travel as needed

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sewer pipes, storm drains, and trench boxes

• Strong work ethic

• Effective communication skills

• Experience in construction and machine operating

Why Work Here?

We offer a week off during Christmas, fully paid, along with 9 PTO days and 7 paid holidays each year. Enjoy a large Christmas party annually and benefit from the stability of a family-owned business that has been profitable for 33 years. There is no hiring freeze, ensuring job security and opportunities for growth.

Work Environment

Flexible schedules with weekends off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $29.00/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 Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.