Excavator Operator

**Job Title: Excavator Operator with Excavation Certification** **Job Description** Join our team as an Excavator Operator working on a dynamic and fast-paced project on the Oceana airfield. This role involves operating heavy machinery for pipe work and requires a strong focus on safety and efficiency. **Responsibilities** + Safely operate excavators, dozers, and other heavy machinery for pipe work. + Follow project specifications for accurate excavating and trenching. + Conduct pre-operation and post-operation checks on machinery. + Work efficiently while ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times. + Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet project deadlines. **Essential Skills** + Experience with dozer, excavator, excavation, underground digging, and utility work. + Proficiency in operating heavy equipment and machinery. + Ability to follow project specifications and safety protocols. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + DBIDS certification required. + Experience working on Oceana is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy the opportunity for contract-to-hire with a promise of continuous work in the same area after the project is complete. Benefit from working in a supportive team environment with a focus on safety and efficiency. **Work Environment** Work outdoors in a fast-paced environment, Monday to Friday, for approximately 50 hours a week. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 Virginia Beach,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 6, 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.