Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

We are hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support field construction operations, with a focus on grading, excavation, and site preparation. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience operating machinery, reading plans, and working safely in a fast-paced job site environment. This position offers consistent hours, overtime opportunities, and strong long-term career potential within a team-oriented, safety-first company.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as CAT machinery, excavators, and backhoes.

• Perform grading and excavation tasks, including reading and following site plans, shooting grade, and running grade pulls.

• Follow established lines and layouts to execute scope of work with accuracy and efficiency.

• Maintain strong awareness of surroundings to ensure site safety.

• Conduct routine equipment checks and basic maintenance.

• Keep job sites clean and organized.

• Collaborate with field crews, site supervisors, contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Follow OSHA safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2–3 years of heavy equipment operation or construction experience.

• Ability to read and follow construction plans.

• Experience operating excavators, backhoes, or similar heavy machinery.

• Strong understanding of job site safety practices.

• Experience on CAT machinery.

• OSHA 10 certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with advanced capabilities such as shooting grade and running grade pull.

• Ability to follow detailed site plans independently.

• Experience with installation or excavation.

• Experience coordinating work with contractors on active job sites.

• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with incentive programs and an annual bonus based on production. Benefit from a supportive, family-oriented work environment with company outings and a team-focused culture. We offer clear career advancement opportunities to help you grow professionally.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily on construction sites, focusing on site preparation before any structures go up. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, with 5 to 10 hours of overtime available. Safety equipment and appropriate attire are required to ensure a safe working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spicewood, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $31.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spicewood,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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.