Aerotek is looking to hire

TRAVELING HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS- EXCAVATORS & DUMP TRUCKS

to work in North Carolina for a large construction site. The pay is up to $30 an hour, $100 dollars a day per diem, working 60 -70 hours a week. If you are interested please apply to this job posting and an Aerotek recruiter named Patrick will call you within 24 hours.

Job Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavators & Dump Trucks)

Location:

Roxboro, North Carolina Pay:

30hr + $100 a day per diem Overtime Available! 60 -70 hours a week

• Job Description
• This role focuses on operating excavators on large-scale ash basin closure projects, with an emphasis on high-production excavation and material handling. You will support complex environmental remediation and heavy civil construction activities by safely and efficiently excavating, loading, and moving coal ash, soil, rock, and other materials in active construction environments.
• Responsibilities
• + Operate excavators, including long reach (long boom) machines, to excavate, load, and move coal ash, soil, rock, and other materials in support of ash basin closure projects.

+ Load off-road haul trucks with ash and other materials for transport and disposal throughout the project site while consistently meeting production targets.

+ Perform high-volume, production-driven excavation and earthmoving activities in active construction environments with multiple pieces of heavy equipment.

+ Support environmental remediation projects, ash pond closures, landfills, mining operations, dredging projects, and other large-scale earthworks as assigned.

+ Execute mass earthmoving operations, including bulk excavation and material handling, while maintaining grade control and precision excavation standards.

+ Perform fine grading and earthworks using excavators and related heavy equipment to meet project specifications and quality requirements.

+ Operate safely around heavy equipment and active haul routes, maintaining clear communication and situational awareness at all times.

+ Work effectively in wet or unstable ground conditions, adjusting excavation techniques to maintain safety and productivity.

+ Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic preventative maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operation of the excavator and related equipment.

+ Follow all safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards while working in high-production, dirt-moving environments.

+ Collaborate with site supervisors and crew members to coordinate excavation, hauling, and material placement activities.

+ Adapt to changing site conditions and project requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and production goals.

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Orleans, LA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $60.

00 - $60.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 New Orleans,LA.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.