**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator** Job Description As a Scraper Operator, you will be responsible for cutting to grade by driving across the earth and scraping it into a holding bowl for removal or relocation. You will work in the cut, managing fill to level the terrain, allowing Finish Dozer operators to fine grade the area to completion. Your work hours will be from 6am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, with potential for Saturday work and extended hours up to 14-hour days depending on workload and weather conditions. You must perform pre-inspection and end-of-day inspections on your machine and report any issues to management. Responsibilities + Operate MTS 3630 Wheeled or Track Scrapers and other heavy equipment. + Perform rough grading work on commercial job sites. + Conduct pre-inspection and end-of-day inspection of equipment. + Report any equipment concerns to management. + Ensure safety and communication protocols are followed on site. Essential Skills + 3+ years of experience operating scrapers on commercial job sites with mass grading. + Experience with MTS 745 with pan CAT 627 or CAT 637. + Ability to operate heavy equipment in rough conditions. + Valid driver's license and ability to be insured for operating company vehicles. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with paddle wheel operations is a unique and valuable skill. + Familiarity with civil and commercial construction sites. + Understanding of grading, earthwork, and earthmoving processes. Why Work Here? Enjoy a generous per diem of $830 per week and 54 cents per mile reimbursement for travel. Benefit from 20 to 35 hours of overtime per week, providing substantial earning potential. Work Environment The work environment is a civil construction site on what was formerly farmland, requiring adherence to strict OSHA safety protocols. The site is active and requires constant communication and awareness. A professional appearance and behavior in line with the Site Code of Conduct are mandatory. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Mexico **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Albuquerque,NM. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.