Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team in the Greater Charleston Area. As one of the largest civil site contractors in the region, we offer the advantage of limited travel requirements, allowing you to return home every night. Our focus is on teamwork and flexibility, ensuring that each team member contributes to the successful completion of projects.

• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, track hoes, and excavators on various civil site projects.
• Assist with manual labor tasks when required, including shoveling, trench work, and loading/unloading supplies and equipment.
• Participate actively in all aspects of the project, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
• Maintain a reliable presence on site with punctuality and a positive attitude.

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, and graders.
• Experience with fine grading is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with GPS technology is preferred.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends if necessary.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience in civil site and utility construction.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.

Join a team that values growth and advancement from within. Our supportive work environment encourages career progression, demonstrated by numerous employees who have advanced from entry-level positions to supervisory roles. We offer comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and paid time off. As a stable company with projects scheduled well into the future, we prioritize job security and consistent work opportunities.

Work outdoors on civil development sites, experiencing all weather conditions from hot summers to wet and cold winters. The role demands a commitment to safety and the ability to perform tasks efficiently and effectively, regardless of environmental challenges. Embrace a team-oriented atmosphere with a focus on safety and collaboration.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond Hill, GA.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond Hill,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 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.

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