Job Information
Aerotek Heavy Equipment Operator in Chesapeake, Virginia
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Operate a bulldozer to raise or lower terrain to the specified grade by following markings on grade stakes or hand signals. The role also includes servicing and making normal operating adjustments to the equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate bulldozer in successive passes to achieve specified terrain grade.
Follow markings on grade stakes or hand signals to guide operations.
Service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
Essential Skills
Experience with bulldozer operations (1 to 3 years).
Knowledge of construction techniques.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with DOT regulations (preferred but not required).
Proficiency with fine grading and GPS systems like Tremble GPS and Topcon.
Dependability, productivity, effective communication, adherence to policies and procedures, and a commitment to working safely.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy 5-10 hours of overtime weekly and the opportunity for permanent placement based on performance. Once permanent, you will receive paid holiday and sick leave.
Work Environment
Work outdoors in all elements. The role occasionally requires walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, and smelling. You must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.
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 meets 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.