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Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
We are looking to hire heavy equipment operators to work on solar site construction projects. The ideal candidate can operate the excavator and dozer and has experience using GPS equipment that is attached to the equipment to help track progress and location. This job will require candidates to get out of the equipment and assist on labor work. Sites will range from 3 acres up to over 20 acres. This is a travel position, and candidates will receive per diem if they are traveling with the company.
Responsibilities
Operate heavy machinery to move, dig, load, and unload materials at construction sites.
Excavate: Dig trenches, backfill, break concrete or rock, and level ground.
Construct: Pour concrete, clear sites, and build foundations.
Operate bulldozers: Control the tractor and operate the shovel or blade on the front of the vehicle.
Move materials: Push dirt, rocks, and debris, and level the ground.
Consider work surface: Understand how the surface you're working on could affect your duties, such as the weather, material softness, or compaction.
Maintain equipment: Perform routine inspections, repairs, and adjustments to equipment.
Ensure safety: Conduct pre-operational checks and adhere to strict safety protocols.
Communicate: Consult with other operators and foremen to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
Essential Skills
2+ years of experience operating a dozer for roadway, solar, or commercial site construction.
Experience using a GPS to track the location of equipment, specifically the dozer and grading operations.
Willingness to assist on labor work on site.
Willingness to travel within the Northeast.
Willingness to work overtime.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
OSHA 10 certification.
Mechanical and technological aptitude.
Hand-eye coordination.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work in a team and pay attention to detail.
Ability to inspect and maintain machinery.
Understanding of operating instructions and safety protocols.
Why Work Here?
Our client is a rapidly growing site construction company that is aggressively bidding prevailing wage work in NY and PA. Although they are a smaller company, they have big capabilities.
Work Environment
100% of the work is outdoors, often in old farmland, cleared land, inactive landfills, and open fields. Work will continue during weather that is not hazardous to the safety of the crew, including rain, snow, cold, heat, and wind. The typical shift is Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work. Candidates must be available to work past 3:30 pm, with overtime of 2-20 hours per week depending on the project schedule. Crew size will range from 1-2 up to 10, and candidates will report to a foreman or project superintendent.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Apalachin, New York.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $81.50 - $81.50/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 Apalachin,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 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.