Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Aerotek, Cape Charles, VA

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  • Aerotek
  • Cape Charles, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

🚜 Heavy Equipment Operator – Dozer Work

📍 Location: Cape Charles, VA

📄 Job Type: Contract to Hire

🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40–50 hours/week, occasional Saturdays

🔧 About the Role

We’re seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to support construction projects in Suffolk, VA . This role focuses on dozer operations and includes tasks like site prep, grading, roadway construction, pipe laying, and stormwater system installation.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities
  • 🚧 Operate dozers and other heavy equipment for site preparation
  • 📏 Perform fine and rough grading to maintain level surfaces
  • 🛣️ Assist in roadway construction and pipe installation
  • 🌧️ Install stormwater lines and erosion control systems
  • 💪 Support small crews with labor-intensive tasks as needed
✅ Required Skills & Experience
  • 🏗️ Skilled in operating bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, backhoes, front-end loaders, and motor graders
  • 📐 Proficient in fine and rough grading techniques
  • 🔄 Comfortable using mini excavators and skid steers
  • 🧠 Strong understanding of earth-moving operations and safety protocols
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
  • 🚛 Experience with rubber tire loaders, dump trucks, and pan scrapers
  • 👷 Ability to work effectively in small crew environments
  • 🧱 Willingness to perform physical labor when required
🌟 Why Join Us?
  • 📚 Training & development opportunities
  • 🦺 All necessary PPE and safety gear provided
  • 📈 Career growth in a supportive, team-oriented environment
  • 🛡️ Commitment to safety and employee well-being
🏞️ Work Environment
  • Outdoor construction sites with small crews
  • PPE required: 🪖 hard hat, 👢 steel-toed boots, 👓 safety glasses, and 👕 reflective clothing
  • Strict adherence to safety standards

If you're a dependable operator with a strong work ethic and a passion for construction, we want to hear from you! 💬

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cape Charles, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Cape Charles,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 21, 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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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