Job Information
Aerotek Heavy Equipment Operator in Maryville, Tennessee
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator with at least 3 years of commercial construction experience to join our team. The role involves working with an excavating, grading, and utility contractor servicing Blount County and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely and effectively operating various types and sizes of heavy civil construction equipment, including dozers, tractors, scrapers, loaders, and excavators. You must be willing to assist with any labor tasks efficiently and follow the instructions of on-site management, while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Operate various types and sizes of heavy civil construction equipment, including dozers, tractors, scrapers, loaders, and excavators.
Assist with any labor tasks efficiently as needed.
Follow instructions from on-site management.
Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
Essential Skills
Excavator operation
Heavy equipment operation
Dozer operation
Backhoe operation
Loader operation
Front end loader operation
Skid steer operation
Track hoe operation
Fine grading
Excavation
Trenching
Roller operation
Civil construction experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with GPS systems is a plus
Why Work Here?
We are a family-owned business that treats everyone with kindness and respect. We know every employee by name, which contributes to our very low turnover rate. Additionally, we provide generous holiday bonuses every year.
Work Environment
The work environment involves operating various types of heavy equipment on construction sites in Blount County and surrounding areas. You will need to follow safety protocols and work efficiently under the guidance of on-site management. The role may require assisting with various labor tasks as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryville, Tennessee.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Maryville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 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 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.