Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator And Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator and Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role requires a mechanically inclined individual with experience in operating heavy machinery and performing light maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Spend 3 hours daily managing 'the wall', 1.5 hours at the start and end of the shift.
• Perform light maintenance tasks including pre-trip inspections, washing machines, and fluid changes.
• Conduct general cleaning and assist diesel technicians as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders and CDL trucks.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools for maintenance and inspection tasks.
• Read and interpret schematics for mechanical equipment assembly.

Essential Skills:

• Experience as a heavy equipment operator or with freight/diesel trucks.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to perform mechanical assembly and inspections.
• Understanding of schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Mechanically inclined with a strong understanding of maintenance procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable team where overtime opportunities are available. Benefit from the chance to move between departments and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Work Environment:

Work inside a warehouse and occasionally in traffic. Be prepared to work in varying weather conditions, including hot and cold environments. Must be comfortable with manual labor and operating in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Job Type & Location:

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

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 DALLAS, TX.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 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.