Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Norfolk,VA,23501,USA
$27-$28 an hour
Full-time

Job Title : Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

The chosen candidate will perform equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines. Their daily tasks will include adjusting hand levers and depressing pedals to operate equipment and control attachments such as blades, buckets, and swing booms.

They will discuss plans for the day's work with the field manager, review blueprints if necessary and determine the best method of getting assigned work done safely, accurately, and on time.

They will make judgments regarding the most efficient operations of equipment and attachments. They will be expected to comply with all Company Policies including but not limited to Equipment repair / maintenance procedures and Operator Safety Standards.

Hard Skills

  • Excavator Operator
  • Dozer Operator

Soft Skills

  • Ability to make efficient decisions
  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Norfolk, Virginia.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily outdoors. The work schedule consists of 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays.

Both day and night shifts are available.

About Aerotek :

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity.

As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees.

Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year.

Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at .

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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