Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Utility Equipment Operator

Job Description

The Utility Equipment Operator runs the yard by safely operating heavy equipment, handling lumber and bulk materials, and supporting daily yard operations. This role combines wheel-loader, forklift, and industrial saw operation with general labor tasks, order pulling, and truck loading and unloading to ensure efficient, safe, and accurate movement of materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders safely to move, load, and organize bulk materials throughout the yard.
• Handle forklifts to load and unload trucks, transport materials, and maneuver safely in tight yard spaces.
• Operate industrial saws to cut lumber and wood products to precise specifications.
• Perform general yard labor including cleanup, material staging, and support of daily yard operations.
• Read and interpret work orders, select correct materials, and prepare loads for shipment or production.
• Build wood boards, dunnage, and supports used for steel handling and transport.
• Work with truck drivers to load and unload materials, secure loads, and ensure accurate inbound and outbound documentation.
• Use a tape measure to accurately measure materials to meet production and customer requirements.
• Operate hand and power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, and nail guns safely and efficiently.
• Perform all duties outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with yard crew, drivers, and supervisors to keep operations running smoothly.
• Cross-train on different equipment and tasks to support flexible yard operations as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to safely operate a wheel loader in a busy yard or earthworks environment.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation in industrial or construction settings.
• Competence in forklift operation for loading, unloading, and transporting materials in tight spaces.
• Ability to operate industrial saws for cutting lumber and wood products to exact specifications.
• Strong tape-measure reading skills and ability to perform accurate measurements.
• Experience using hand and power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, and nail guns, in a safe and controlled manner.
• Capability to perform physically demanding yard labor tasks in outdoor conditions.
• Attention to detail when reading work orders and preparing materials for shipment or production.
• Commitment to safety in a loud, dirty, and high-activity industrial environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a yard crew and communicate effectively with drivers and supervisors.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a safety-oriented culture that values training, cross-training, and continuous improvement. The role offers profit sharing, production bonuses, and attached benefits, rewarding strong performance and contribution. Team members work in a collaborative environment where safety, productivity, and shared success are prioritized.

Work Environment

The work environment is very loud, dirty, and subject to cold and hot temperatures, requiring comfort working in the elements and around heavy industrial activity. Work takes place primarily outdoors and in yard areas with frequent use of wheel loaders, forklifts, industrial saws, and various hand and power tools. Team members are expected to cross-train on different equipment and tasks to support flexible operations. The schedule runs within a hybrid window from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with work typically 5 days per week for 8–12 hours per day. Start times can flex between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and end times between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., depending on operational needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camp Hill, PA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Camp Hill,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.