Heavy Equipment Operator - 22.30-22.90 / HR

Heavy Equipment Operator - Direct Placement

We are seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team, tasked with transporting salt and other materials within the mine. This role involves loading, hauling, and unloading materials efficiently while strictly adhering to safety regulations and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using heavy equipment underground.
• Transport salt across the mine using heavy equipment.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet required specifications.
• Assist the maintenance department with preventive maintenance on equipment when needed.
• Operate a forklift and other heavy equipment to move salt throughout the mine.
• Complete assigned paperwork accurately for specific customers / orders.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Upon joining, candidates are eligible for a merit-based raise and a 13% monthly incentive and attendance bonus after a 120-day probationary period. We offer BCBS benefits, with the company covering 80% of the costs, and eligibility for a monthly bonus program. A 4% match for 401K is available once direct, alongside holiday, vacation, and sick pay after 90 days. Additionally, there is a 60 cent shift premium for the 3rd shift.

Work Environment

This position is located 1100 feet below ground in a salt mine that feels more like a large warehouse rather than a cramped cave. Candidates should be prepared to work in varying temperatures and conditions, as the environment is both outdoors and underground. The shifts are structured as follows : 1st Shift is Monday to Friday from 6 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, and 3rd Shift is Sunday to Thursday from 8 : 00 PM to 6 : 00 AM, with a minimum of 50 hours per week and occasional Saturday work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46384.00 - $47632.00 / yr.

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 Detroit, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 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 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 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.