Hiring Heavy Equipment Operator - Start ASAP!!

Pay up to $35/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The main responsibility will be operating mechanized drillers and other construction earth movers, with a primary focus on excavator operation. Operators must have GPS experience on an excavation site. You will also assist with other labor duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanized drillers and other construction earth movers.

• Primarily operate excavators.

• Assist with additional labor duties as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating excavators, dozers, backhoes, loaders, and other heavy equipment.

• 3-5 years of experience in heavy equipment operation.

• Experience with construction, grading, excavation, trenching, and civil construction.

• Ability to use GPS in equipment for precision work.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Why Work Here?

This is a long-term position with a reputable company offering full health benefits. You will have the opportunity to work on a significant project, with a focus on safety and career growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Wilkes-Barre,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.