Job Title: Excavator Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Excavator Operator with over 5 years of experience in underground utility work. The ideal candidate will have expertise in digging 16-18 feet deep and accurately shooting grade. You will be responsible for installing, repairing, and mapping underground systems for utilities such as gas, water, sewage, communications, and power lines. A strong work ethic and effective communication skills with other on-site workers are essential. Flexibility to travel is required.

ResponsibilitiesOperate heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, backhoes, track hoes, and front-end loaders.Perform trenching and excavation tasks for underground utilities.Conduct grading and pipe laying for civil sites.Install and repair underground systems for various utilities such as gas, water, sewage, and power lines.Map underground systems accurately using GPS technology.Collaborate effectively with other workers on-site.Essential Skills5+ years of experience in excavating and underground utility work.Proficiency in using heavy equipment such as excavators and dozers.Experience in trenching, grading, and pipe laying.Ability to operate GPS technology for mapping underground systems.Effective communication skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with sewer systems and wastewater management.Skills in earthworks and utility construction.Why Work Here?

We offer an attractive benefits package including a fully paid week off during Christmas, 9 PTO days, and 7 paid holidays annually. Enjoy 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for single payer plans, and 80% coverage for family plans. We also provide a 401k plan to ensure a secure financial future.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic and challenging environment involving civil site construction and utility installation. The role requires outdoor work using advanced heavy equipment technologies and demands flexibility to travel to various project sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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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