**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team for various civil site work locations in the Charleston area. This role offers the advantage of local projects, allowing you to be home every night with minimal travel requirements. **Responsibilities** + Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, track hoes, and excavators. + Assist with manual labor tasks including shoveling, trench work, and loading/unloading supplies. + Collaborate with team members to ensure project completion. + Participate in general labor tasks as needed. **Essential Skills** + 2-3+ years of experience with heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and graders. + Experience in fine grading is highly preferred. + Familiarity with GPS technology. + Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Willingness to submit to a drug test. + Flexible availability including overtime and weekends. + Ability to read blueprints and understand civil construction plans. **Why Work Here?** Join a team-oriented environment that values growth from within. Benefit from a family-like atmosphere where employees are supported and encouraged to advance their careers. Enjoy excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, health benefits, and paid time off. Be part of a stable company with a strong emphasis on safety and job security, with projects scheduled well into the future. **Work Environment** Work outdoors on civil development sites, facing all weather conditions. Be prepared to work in hot summers and cold, wet winters. Safety is a top priority, and the team collaborates to maintain a secure and efficient work environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaufort, 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 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 Beaufort,SC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. **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.