🚜 Heavy Equipment Operator – $22–$28/hr

📍 Location: Norfolk/Hampton Side of the Bridge

Looking to put your heavy equipment skills to work on a high-profile infrastructure project? Join our team on the Norfolk/Hampton side of the bridge and be part of something big—without the hassle of crossing the water!

Why You’ll Want This Job💵 Top Pay: $20–$28/hr based on experience⏱️ Massive Overtime: Average 70–80 hours/week—maximize your earnings!🏗️ Career Growth: Work on the largest tunnel project in the region🏖️ Time Off: Enjoy federal holidays off and paid time off once hired permanently📍 Convenient Location: Based in Norfolk/Hampton—no bridge tolls or long commutesYour Day-to-DayOperate heavy machinery: bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, scrapers, and moreExcavate, move, and grade earth; pour concrete and other hard surfacesPerform basic maintenance and repairs on equipmentCommunicate clearly with your crew and follow all safety protocolsWork outdoors in all weather conditionsWhat You Bring✅ 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment (bulldozers, rollers, excavators, etc.)✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills✅ Knowledge of safety procedures and physical readiness for hands-on work🎓 High school diploma preferred🛠️ Bonus: Experience with skid steers, bobcats, and similar equipmentSchedule12-hour shifts: 6 AM – 6 PM or 6 PM – 6 AM60–80 hours/week on average = plenty of overtime pay

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 Nov 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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