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Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description Join a dynamic team as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where you'll play a vital role in landfill construction and cell development projects. Utilize your expertise in operating CAT D6 dozers and production excavators, contributing to grading, earthmoving, and material placement tasks throughout the region. Responsibilities Operate CAT D6 dozers and production excavators safely and efficiently. Construct and maintain landfill cells according to project specifications. Grade and compact landfill materials to required elevations and tolerances. Work on slopes up to a 1:3 grade. Utilize onboard Trimble GPS systems for grading and layout. Perform hauling and earthmoving operations averaging approximately one-half mile in each direction. Conduct daily equipment inspections. Report maintenance or safety concerns immediately. Maintain production goals while operating safely. Essential Skills 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience. Experience with dozers, excavators, landfill, earthwork, or heavy civil projects. Ability to work extended hours and travel as project demands require. Strong attendance and reliability. Additional Skills & Qualifications GPS experience preferred, especially with Trimble systems. Experience working on steep grades and maintaining slope tolerances. Experience reading grade stakes, plans, and machine control displays. CAT equipment experience highly preferred. Landfill construction experience is a plus. Ability to travel extensively. Why Work Here? Enjoy competitive compensation with consistent overtime opportunities and company-paid lodging for travel, along with a daily per diem. Work with modern CAT equipment equipped with Trimble GPS technology. Be part of a safety-focused culture with strong leadership support, and explore long-term career opportunities with a growing heavy civil contractor and a stable workload throughout the region. Work Environment Work outdoors in landfill and heavy civil construction environments, often on active landfill construction projects. Expect a five-day work week with overtime available and frequent travel required. Be prepared for exposure to varying weather conditions and terrain. Company provides a hard hat and safety vest, but employees must provide their own steel-toe boots (above the ankle), work pants, and T-shirts. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Clairton, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Clairton,PA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.