Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Aerotek in Chippewa Falls

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator / Crew Lead

Location: On-site in Chippewa Falls, WI

Pay Range: $24–$29/hr

Overview:

A petroleum-focused contractor is seeking a Crew Lead to support field operations involving fueling tank and piping installations across municipal centers and gas stations in western Wisconsin. This role blends leadership, hands-on labor, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist equipment operators, pipefitters, and demolition techs on job sites

• Install fueling tanks and piping systems

• Perform general labor: hauling materials, digging, pouring concrete

• Maintain a clean and hazard-free worksite

• Operate hand and power tools

• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors

• Troubleshoot and service petroleum-related equipment

Required Qualifications:

• Class A CDL or willingness to obtain

• 2+ years in mechanical or electrical industries

• 6+ months operating mechanical equipment, farm labor, or mechanic work

• High School Diploma or GED

• Clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with fueling station equipment or petroleum systems

Work Environment:

• Family-owned company with a collaborative, team-oriented culture

• Technicians often share interests in hunting, fishing, sports, or farm life

• Must be comfortable working with petroleum fuels and lifting up to 75 lbs

• Variable hours, with potential for 60–70 hour workweeks and overtime

• After direct hire, company vehicle may be taken home

• On-call rotation begins after ~1 year (every 7 weeks)

Growth & Development:

• Immediate leadership opportunity

• Fast track to management

• CDL support provided

• Initial 2–4 weeks of ride-along training

• Performance reviews at 6 months and 1 year

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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 Chippewa Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.