Heavy Equipment Operator Aerotek Blountville, TN

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Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description We are seeking an intermediate-level local Equipment Operator to join our team for projects throughout Johnson City and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable operator with strong excavation and underground utility experience who takes pride in quality workmanship and working safely on active job sites. Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently on commercial and civil construction projects. Excavate and maintain straight, accurate trench lines for underground utility installation. Proven piping and underground utility installation experience is required. Work closely with crews to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards. Essential Skills Excavator Heavy equipment Dozer Construction Backhoe Heavy equipment operation Front end loader Equipment operation Excavation Underground utility Grading Utility construction Pipe installation Underground piping Underground utilities GPS Additional Skills & Qualifications Pipe laying and GPS experience. Why Work Here? Join a stable employer with a history of no layoffs. Enjoy a guaranteed 40 hours per week, regardless of weather conditions, and an average of 55 hours per week during the busy summer season, providing strong earning potential. Benefit from a company that invests in its employees, offering continued education and opportunities for advancement. Enjoy being home every night with no overnight travel required unless you volunteer for smaller out-of-town jobs. Work with top-of-the-line equipment and be part of a team that has a backlog of projects ensuring job security. Work Environment Work outdoors alongside small, close-knit crews on a variety of local projects. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blountville, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Blountville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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.

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