Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description:

Aerotek is hiring immediately! We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at a leading site work and civil construction company. This role involves working on large projects primarily located in the southern Massachusetts and south shore Massachusetts area. Preferred candidates will have experience in water and sewer projects. This position is full time and will pay between $30 and $40 an hour for skilled utility operators. The role can start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and successfully complete projects with your own crew of operators and laborers.
• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, forklifts, and backhoes to perform site work and construction tasks.
• Perform grinding and surface grinding tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards on all projects.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in the site development field.
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, forklifts, and backhoes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in water and sewer projects is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a fast-growing company that is expanding to tackle larger projects. Be a part of a dynamic team in a supportive environment that values manpower and expertise.

Work Environment

The role involves working in utility construction and site development settings. Expect to operate various heavy machinery and equipment in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canton, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $48.00/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 Canton,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.