Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description

Join one of Charleston's premier civil site contractors as a Heavy Equipment Operator. This role offers the opportunity to work in various civil site locations within the Greater Charleston Area, allowing you to be home every night with minimal travel requirements. Candidates will be part of a team dedicated to completing projects successfully, with opportunities to contribute to manual labor tasks as needed.

ResponsibilitiesOperate heavy equipment such as dozers, track hoes, excavators, motor graders, skid steers, and loaders.Assist with manual labor tasks, including shoveling, trench work, and loading/unloading supplies.Collaborate with team members to ensure project completion.Perform fine grading and excavation tasks.Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety protocols.Essential Skills5+ years of experience with heavy equipment operation, including dozers, excavators, backhoes, and graders.Experience in fine grading.Proficiency in GPS technology.Ability to work in various weather conditions.Additional Skills & QualificationsFlexible availability, including willingness to work overtime and weekends.Reliability and punctuality.Strong teamwork and communication skills.Ability to pass a drug test.Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Benefit from a stable work schedule with local projects, ensuring no travel requirements. Receive excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and paid time off. Experience a company culture that values safety and promotes from within, providing job security even during challenging times.

Work Environment

Work outdoors on civil development sites in the Charleston area. Be prepared to handle diverse weather conditions, from hot summers to wet and cold winters. Embrace a team-oriented atmosphere with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/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 Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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