Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description

Join a dynamic excavating company where you will operate heavy equipment such as large excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. You will be responsible for excavating new construction basements, foundations, and site developments. Proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding elevations, grade work, surveying, final excavating, and installing water/sewer lines is essential.

ResponsibilitiesOperate heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.Excavate for new construction basements, foundations, and site developments.Read and interpret blueprints, understand elevations and grade work.Survey, perform final excavating, and install water/sewer lines.Lead and manage a crew of 2+ operators on various projects.Communicate with clients as needed during project execution.Start and run projects independently from start to finish.Essential Skills3+ years experience operating heavy equipment such as large excavators and bulldozers.Ability to read blueprints and understand elevations.Proficient in grading, civil construction, fine grading, and trenching.Experience in underground utility and utility construction.Operator certification required.Valid driver's license.Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly.Additional Skills & QualificationsKnowledge of Dane County and navigational skills.Experience digging basements/foundations independently.Proficiency in using GPS for equipment operation.Why Work Here

Be part of a small, family-owned company based in Madison, where you won't have to travel outside Dane County or work overnight. Enjoy opportunities to advance within the company and take on different roles.

Work Environment

Work on commercial job sites in various weather conditions, including hot, cold, and rainy days. Join a team of 12-14 employees with crews of 2-4 depending on the project. Start your day at the shop and head to the job site, working summer hours from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Steel toe boots are required, and personal hand tools such as bags, tape, and hammers must be provided. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including vests are provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.

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 Jul 8, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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