Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator $20-28/hr

Job Description

Join one of Charleston's largest civil site contractors as a Heavy Equipment Operator. You will be working on various civil site projects within the Greater Charleston Area. This opportunity offers the convenience of being home every night with minimal travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, track hoes, excavators, motor graders, skid steers, loaders, and front end loaders.
• Assist with manual labor tasks when not operating equipment, including shoveling, trench work, loading, and unloading supplies and equipment.
• Contribute to the team effort by performing duties necessary to complete projects efficiently.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with the crew to achieve project goals.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, back hoes, and graders.
• Fine grading experience is highly preferred.
• GPS experience is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong understanding of civil site and construction processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Flexible availability for overtime and possible weekends.
• Reliable, punctual, and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Willingness to submit to a drug test.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the perks of a 401(k) plan, health benefits, and paid time off. Work in a company that values a team environment and offers growth opportunities, evident from employees advancing from general labor positions to superintendents. The company prides itself on no layoffs, even during challenging times, with jobs scheduled years in advance.

Work Environment

Experience working outside on civil development sites, dealing with various weather conditions. Summers are hot, and winters can be wet and cold. Safety is a priority, and all tasks must be performed safely and efficiently.

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

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/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 Savannah,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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.