**Heavy Equipment Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. This role involves operating an excavator and other heavy machinery to perform tasks such as digging trenches, loading trucks, and installing utilities. The operator will also be required to assist with manual tasks on site as needed. **Responsibilities** + Operate an excavator to dig trenches, load trucks, and move utilities. + Install utilities, including water lines, storm drains, and sewers. + Operate a dozer for finishing or rough grading. + Assist with manual tasks such as digging with a shovel, laying pipe, and moving materials on site. **Essential Skills** + At least 1-2 years of experience operating an excavator. + Experience in digging ditches and installing utilities, including water, storm drains, and sewer systems. + Proficiency in heavy equipment operation, including excavators, dozers, and backhoes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + OSHA 10 certification is a plus. + Experience with GPS and construction equipment operation. + Experience operating a dozer is ideal, but not required. **Why Work Here?** This is a contract-to-hire position, offering the opportunity to transition to a permanent role after six months. The role provides a dynamic work environment with the potential to work on projects in different locations. **Work Environment** The position starts on a project in Pleasant View, TN, with the possibility of relocating to a site in Portland, TN. The work schedule typically ranges from 6 to 6:30 AM start times, with workdays lasting 10-11 hours, depending on the schedule and time of year. Availability for Saturday work is required as needed **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasant View, TN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Pleasant View,TN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 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.