Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Aerotek in Syracuse

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operators run dozers, excavators, and rollers to prep earthwork for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, rollers, and excavators without supervision.

• Prepare and manage earthwork for construction projects.

• Perform grading, leveling, trench digging, and utility installation.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and maintain a safe working environment.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of civil/site work construction experience.

• Proficiency in operating dozers, rollers, and excavators independently.

• OSHA 10 Certification.

• Experience in construction, heavy equipment operations, backhoe usage.

• Knowledge of earthwork, grading, leveling, trench digging, and utility installation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction, civil work, and site management.

• Understanding of earthwork and grading techniques.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy year-round work with a company that has been in business for over 45 years and continues to grow. Benefit from opportunities for training and promotion. Join a premier underground civil/site/paving contractor in Syracuse.

Work Environment

Candidates will work in teams ranging from 2-3 people to over 10, reporting to the project foreman. The shift starts at 7:00 am and finishes at 3:30 pm, with flexibility required for start and finish times. Overtime is common during the busy season, with potential for 10-15+ hours per week. Occasionally, overnight work may be required. Work will be performed 100% outside on large parking lots and non-highway roads, such as connecting roads in business parks or plazas. Candidates must be prepared to work in hot and sunny conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solvay, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00

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 Solvay,NY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 2024.

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.