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Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek • Norfolk, VA • 4h ago

Responsibilities

Operate heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.

Excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement.

Repair and maintain equipment as needed.

Communicate effectively with team members to convey information.

Perform physical activities requiring the use of arms and legs, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Adhere to safety procedures and practices at all times.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 3 years experience operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.

Posses a valid driver's license

Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.

Why Work Here?

This position offers opportunities for overtime and the chance to work on the largest tunnel project. Employees enjoy PTO and federal holidays off upon permanent employment.

Work Environment

The work environment is outdoors, primarily focused on a bridge tunnel project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 2026.

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.

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