Job Information
Aerotek Heavy Equipment Operator in Chester, Virginia
Heavy Equipment Operators (Chesterfield, Richmond, and Sandston areas)
Job Description
Aerotek is hiring for skilled Heavy Equipment Operators in the Richmond area. In this role, you will be operating heavy machinery on various construction sites, handling equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, and front end loaders to achieve both rough and fine grading tasks. Outside of the cab, you will also be required to perform manual labor, including cleaning of tracks on track equipment at the end of your shift, assisting with grade setting and silt fence installation, among other necessary duties. Maintaining a clean and uncluttered equipment cab is essential, as well as reporting any necessary repairs and ensuring proper lubrication and use of all equipment operated.
Must Have Skills
Operation of Excavator
Operation of Bulldozer
Operation of Motor Grader
Must be flexible to work on all job sites
Nice to Have Soft Skills
Flexibility
Reliability
Attention to Detail
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position.
Benefits and Pay
$25 per hour
Weekly pay
Medical, Dental, Vision
10% Match 401K
Accrue Vacation time from day 1 of being permanent
7 Paid Holidays
Work Environment
40-50 hour work week, typically from Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm (flexibility to work some weekends is required depending on weather conditions)
PPE includes: hard hat, steel toe boots, reflective vest, safety gloves
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
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.