Excavator Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Excavator Operator
Job Description

As an Excavator Operator, you will be responsible for digging trenches to the proper depth and grade, ensuring safety through proper sloping or protection. You will also backfill holes and compact earth to prepare for construction, while avoiding potential hazards and obstructions. Your role involves the placement of water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe in excavations and assisting with traffic control setups.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches to the correct depth and grade with safety measures.
• Backfill holes and compact earth for construction preparation.
• Avoid hazards such as utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
• Place water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipes in excavations.
• Familiarize with digging plans, machine capabilities, and safe procedures.
• Observe hand signals and markings for work specifications.
• Safely operate machines and perform minor maintenance.
• Assist in placement, moving, and dismantling of traffic control items.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating excavators and heavy equipment.
• Experience with dozers and heavy utility operations.
• 1-3 years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Experience with pipe, trench work, and utility installation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work Monday to Saturday if required.
• Extensive physical ability.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), dental, health, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and opportunities for training and development.

Work Environment

Work primarily outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. The role involves 50-60 hours a week, typically during the day shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/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 Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.