Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description

We are seeking experienced Bulldozer and Excavator Operators to join our team for a large-scale solar farm project. Operators will be responsible for performing mass grading, clearing land, building pads, and excavating basins. Experience with pipe or underground utilities is a plus.

ResponsibilitiesOperate bulldozers and excavators for mass grading and land clearing.Build pads and excavate basins on the construction site.Utilize articulated dump trucks for transporting materials.Collaborate with laborers and other team members on-site.Maintain high safety standards and adhere to OSHA regulations.Essential Skills3+ years of experience operating excavators or bulldozers (both preferred).3+ years of experience using articulated dump trucks.Proficiency in fine grading with dozers and excavators.Possession of third-party certifications for bulldozer/excavator or articulated haul trucks.Strong safety awareness and knowledge of OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in the solar industry is a plus.Ability to work significant overtime and weekends as needed.Reliability and punctuality are crucial for this role.Why Work Here?

Join a leading solar construction company with a substantial pipeline of projects, including 1GW of work in Virginia over the next year. Be part of the largest growth industry for the next decade and work with one of the top EPCs in the field.

Work Environment

This position involves working on multiple civil closeout sites as part of a new construction environment. Operators will be exposed to varying weather conditions, including high heat and humidity in the summer. The work schedule is initially 50 hours per week, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with an hour lunch break and short breaks in the morning and afternoon. Appropriate work attire, including PPE gear such as hard hats, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, reflective vests, and gloves, is mandatory. Safety is paramount, and adherence to safety protocols is strictly enforced.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saluda, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Saluda,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 30, 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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