Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay: $18-$28/hr (based on experience)

Shift: 7:00am - 4:00pm (10+ OVER TIME HOURS per week)

Job Description

Join one of Charleston's largest civil site contractors as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where you will work on various civil site projects in the Greater Charleston Area. Enjoy the benefit of staying local, with minimal travel, and being part of a team that values collaboration and versatility.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, track hoes, excavators, and motor graders.Perform manual labor tasks including shoveling, trench work, and loading/unloading supplies.Assist with grading and civil construction tasks as needed.Collaborate with the team to ensure project completion.Adhere to safety standards and participate in creating a safe work environment.

Essential Skills

5+ years of experience with heavy equipment operation including dozers, excavators, and graders.Experience in fine grading is highly preferred.Familiarity with GPS technology is preferred.Flexible availability, including potential overtime and weekends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to read blueprints.Experience with civil construction and underground utility work.

Why Work Here?

Experience a supportive work culture that promotes growth and advancement. Enjoy benefits such as a 401(k) plan, health benefits, and paid time off. With a commitment to employee development, you will have opportunities to progress from an entry-level position to leadership roles. The company values safety and job security, with no layoffs even during challenging times.

Work Environment

Work outdoors on civil development sites, adapting to various weather conditions, from hot summers to wet and cold winters. Emphasis is placed on maintaining safety and efficiency in all tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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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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