Job Title: Excavator Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Excavator Operator to handle large excavation and site preparation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a range of excavators from mini and midi (1-10 tons) to large Crawler Excavators (10-45 tons) and large Excavators (45 tons).

Responsibilities

• Operate large Excavators (45 Tons)

• Operate Crawler Excavators (10-45 Tons)

• Operate Mini and Midi Excavators (1-10 tons)

• Perform excavation and site prep projects

• Conduct fine grading using an excavator

• Execute pull grading using an excavator

• Swap out attachments and buckets as needed

Essential Skills

• Experience operating excavators and other heavy equipment

• Proficiency in fine grading and pull grading

• Knowledge of excavation and site preparation

• Ability to build retaining walls and prep sites for similar projects

• Experience with large scale retaining wall projects and MSE walls

• Familiarity with pedestal patio paver projects

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in large scale commercial and municipal projects

Why Work Here?

We offer good benefits upon direct hire and provide opportunities to work on prevailing wage jobs regularly. Our company, established in 2001, has grown to become a leader in Michigan for wall and retaining projects. We also have a west division specializing in Colorado Pavers and Walls.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted on construction sites, involving large scale commercial and municipal projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Flint, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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 Flint,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.