**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator with at least five years of experience in underground utility work. The ideal candidate will have experience in digging 16-18 feet deep and shooting grade, along with the ability to install, repair, and map underground systems for utilities such as gas, water, sewage, communications, and power lines. A strong work ethic and effective communication skills with on-site workers are essential. Candidates must be open to travel in the southeast with hotel provided and per diem. **Responsibilities** + Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, track hoes, trenchers, dozers, backhoes, GPS systems, front-end loaders, and other machinery. + Perform excavation tasks, including digging 16-18 feet deep and shooting grade. + Install, repair, and map underground utilities for gas, water, sewage, communications, and power lines. + Ensure grading and pipe laying are completed efficiently and accurately. + Communicate effectively with other on-site workers to ensure smooth operations. + Travel to various sites as required for project completion. **Essential Skills** + Excavator operation + Heavy equipment operation + Experience with underground utilities + Sewer system and wastewater management + Grading and pipe laying + Civil site work **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with earthworks and utility construction + Proficiency in operating GPS systems + Ability to use front-end loaders and other heavy machinery + Knowledge of trenching and excavation techniques **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes paid time off during the entire week of Christmas, nine PTO days, and seven paid holidays annually. We offer 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for a single payer and 80% coverage for a family plan. Additionally, take advantage of our 401k plan, ensuring financial security for your future. **Work Environment** Work in a dynamic and supportive environment that values expertise and teamwork. You will be equipped with advanced technologies and heavy machinery to complete projects efficiently. Expect varied working hours and travel requirements, ensuring that each day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. **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 Atlanta,GA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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.