Now Hiring - Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with a focus in utility operations

The ideal candidate will have significant experience operating mini excavators and other heavy equipment for trenching and utility work

John Deere 50, 60, 85 and 135

Takeuchi TB290

Cat 305, 310 315

We typically work in Ohio, PA, VA, TN, AL, KY, MD

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, including mini excavators and skid steers, to dig trenches and perform utility work

Take daily instructions directly from the Superintendent

Perform pre-operation inspections to ensure proper equipment startup and operation

Maintain a safe working environment, wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following health and safety regulations, including OSHA and MSHA standards

Coordinate machine actions with other activities, responding to hand or audio signals from crew members

Avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, or other workers

Assist the crew with labor tasks when not operating equipment

Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Skills

5-10 years of heavy equipment operation experience, specifically in fiber optic conduit construction

Proficiency with mini excavators, skid steers, backhoes, and front-end loaders

Ability to dig 48” deep trenches with a production rate of at least 600 feet per day

Capability to backfill trenches without crushing conduits and complete final restoration to meet permitting requirements

Experience in utility construction, particularly with fiber optic projects

Additional Skills Qualifications

Experience with solar projects

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily production goals

Comfortable working outdoors in extreme temperature conditions and on uneven ground

Willingness to travel frequently and work in multiple states

Ability to work 60 hours per week, with mandatory overtime

Why Work Here?

Join a team that is actively breaking ground on projects across the region, with a large volume of work that will keep you busy into the next season. We value experience and are willing to offer competitive pay rates for the right candidate. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects and gain exposure to a variety of challenging environments.

Work Environment

This position involves working in a construction environment, all outdoors, and may require handling extreme temperature conditions

The job is fast-paced with daily production goals and involves working 6 days a week, with overtime pay after 40 hours

Travel is a must, with projects located in multiple states

Depending on the distance from PA, you may come home every week or follow a 12 on, 4-5 off schedule

The work is physically demanding, requiring comfort with walking on uneven ground

Job Type Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 ADD 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 Martinsburg,West Virginia.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.