Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

We are seeking skilled Equipment Operators to join our pipe crews, responsible for operating heavy machinery to support civil construction projects. Responsibilities include operating excavators for construction tasks, digging trenches using excavators for pipe installation, and performing rough and fine grading using loaders, excavators, and dozers.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation.
• Experience in excavation and grading.
• Familiarity with civil site construction.
• Ability to operate bulldozers, excavators, and dozers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience operating heavy Caterpillar equipment.
• Experience with pipe installation and storm water lines.
• Rough grading experience.
• Commercial construction experience.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employee stock options, and employer-paid premiums for health insurance. Additionally, dental, vision, and life insurance are provided to ensure a well-rounded support system for you and your family.

Work Environment:

Join a dynamic work environment where you will be engaged in projects around Richmond, VA, including Chesterfield, VA. Expect to work 40-60 hour weeks from Monday to Friday, 7am to 5 or 6pm, depending on weather conditions.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toano, Virginia.

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 Nov 5, 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 meet 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.

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