Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Aerotek in Middletown

**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator**

**Job Description**

Company based out of Harrisburg, PA will be doing projects within 1.5 hours of Harrisburg. Candidates will drive to the shop then ride out unless the job is closer to their home. Company specializes in underground repair, sewers, drains, and the occasional HVAC project.

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with pipelaying experience to join our construction team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy machinery and laying pipes, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers to dig trenches and lay pipes

- Assemble and lay pipes according to project specifications and city ordinances

- Make connections to sewer lines, water lines, and storm sewers

- Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation

- Collaborate with project managers and other team members to coordinate tasks and ensure project timelines are met

- Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

**Hard Skills**

+ Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator with pipelaying experience

+ Knowledge of operating and maintaining heavy machinery

+ Familiarity with safety standards and regulations

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents

**Soft Skills**

+ Strong problem-solving skills

+ Attention to detail

+ Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

**Job Type**

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

**Work Site**

This is a fully on-site position in Middletown, Pennsylvania.

**Work Environment**

Will work in groups of 2-4. Outdoors.

**Additional Benefits:**

+ Weekly Pay Every Wednesday

+ Long Term Opportunity

+ Full Benefits Package (401k, Dental, Health, Vision)

**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.