Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
We are seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team. You will be responsible for operating various heavy machinery on construction sites, including bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders. Your role will also involve working outside the cab when necessary.
Responsibilities
Operate heavy machinery such as dozers, excavators, and loaders to move earth, debris, and materials.
Use equipment to dig, level, and grade land according to project specifications.
Clear land, remove obstacles, and ensure proper groundwork for construction.
Load, transport, and distribute materials like dirt, gravel, and rock.
Perform daily inspections, minor repairs, and routine maintenance to keep machinery in top condition.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years of heavy equipment operation experience.
2-3+ years of experience operating Excavators and Dozers.
Must be comfortable occasionally working outside the cab.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in commercial construction and site development.
Skills in fine grading and rough grade operations.
Familiarity with vibratory rollers.
Why Work Here?
Join a company with over 80 years of industry experience and a reputation for high employee retention. We prioritize a family-oriented culture and a safety-first mindset. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 10% match 401K, full investment after five years, vacation accrual from day one, and seven paid holidays.
Work Environment
Work on average 40-50 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7am to 5pm, with flexibility required for some weekend work. You will be working across 15 job sites located in the Richmond Metro area, with the farthest site being 45 minutes from Chester, VA.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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 Chester,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 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.
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 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.
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.