Aerotek
Heavy Equipment Operator
The role involves operating heavy equipment such as large excavators, bulldozers, and loaders for an excavating company. You will be working on construction sites, preparing for new construction basements, foundations, and site development. The position requires reading blueprints and understanding elevations, grade work, surveying, final excavating, and installing water/sewer lines. Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment including large excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. Excavate for new construction basements, foundations, and site development. Read and interpret blueprints and elevation plans. Perform grade work and surveying. Handle final excavation and installation of water/sewer lines. Manage a crew of 2+ people and run projects independently. Essential Skills
3+ years experience in operating large excavators and bulldozers. Proficiency in reading blueprints. Ability to dig basements and foundations independently. Valid driver's license. Knowledge of Dane County. Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with various heavy equipment such as dozers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers. Operator certification. Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly. Why Work Here?
Join a small, local excavating company where you won't have to travel outside Dane County or work overnight. Enjoy opportunities for advancement within the company, potentially moving into different roles. Work Environment
Work on commercial jobsites in various weather conditions, from hot to cold and rainy. Be part of a small family-owned business with a team of 12-14 employees and project crews of 2-4. The dress code requires steel toe footwear, and the working hours are 6:00 am to 5:00 pm during summer. Start at the shop and proceed to the job site. Personal hand tools are required, while PPE, including vests, is provided. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Madison,WI. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.
The role involves operating heavy equipment such as large excavators, bulldozers, and loaders for an excavating company. You will be working on construction sites, preparing for new construction basements, foundations, and site development. The position requires reading blueprints and understanding elevations, grade work, surveying, final excavating, and installing water/sewer lines. Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment including large excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. Excavate for new construction basements, foundations, and site development. Read and interpret blueprints and elevation plans. Perform grade work and surveying. Handle final excavation and installation of water/sewer lines. Manage a crew of 2+ people and run projects independently. Essential Skills
3+ years experience in operating large excavators and bulldozers. Proficiency in reading blueprints. Ability to dig basements and foundations independently. Valid driver's license. Knowledge of Dane County. Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with various heavy equipment such as dozers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers. Operator certification. Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly. Why Work Here?
Join a small, local excavating company where you won't have to travel outside Dane County or work overnight. Enjoy opportunities for advancement within the company, potentially moving into different roles. Work Environment
Work on commercial jobsites in various weather conditions, from hot to cold and rainy. Be part of a small family-owned business with a team of 12-14 employees and project crews of 2-4. The dress code requires steel toe footwear, and the working hours are 6:00 am to 5:00 pm during summer. Start at the shop and proceed to the job site. Personal hand tools are required, while PPE, including vests, is provided. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Madison,WI. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.