Heavy Equipment Operator

**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator****Job Description**We are looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operating excavators and backhoes, as well as a strong understanding of commercial construction environments.**Responsibilities**+ Operate excavators and backhoes efficiently and safely.+ Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.+ Adhere to safety protocols and OSHA regulations.+ Assist with other construction tasks as needed.+ Collaborate with team members to ensure project timelines are met.**Essential Skills**+ 3+ years of experience in excavator and backhoe operation.+ OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).+ Strong understanding of commercial construction practices.**Additional Skills & Qualifications**+ Experience in heavy equipment operation.+ Familiarity with construction site safety procedures.+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.**Why Work Here?**We are a multi-generational company that cherishes our loyal, dependable, and reliable employees. We promote from within, regardless of the position you start with. Our current owner's son is actively involved in the business and goes out of his way to promote employees, ensuring a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.**Work Environment**This role involves working in both outdoor and indoor commercial construction settings. You will be exposed to varying weather conditions and will need to adhere to safety protocols at all times.**Job Type & Location**This is a Contract position based out of Fairfield, New Jersey.**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.