Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Location : Salina, OK

Type : Contract to Hire

Schedule : 7am-4pm M-F

Job Overview

Start your career in industrial operations! You'll operate heavy equipment and assist with basic maintenance at a coal-fired power plant. This entry-level role includes training and hands-on experience in a safety-focused, environmentally responsible facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and stationary heavy equipment (dozers, haul trucks, conveyors, etc.)
• Monitor plant systems and respond to alarms
• Assist with inspections and routine maintenance
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE

Requirements

Why Join Us?

Work in a facility committed to safety, environmental standards, and wildlife preservation. Enjoy hands-on training, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salina, OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

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.