Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for contract-to-hire roles based in Lexington, NC. You will safely operate excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, and other earthmoving equipment on environmental remediation and industrial demolition projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, strong safety awareness, and ability to work in challenging sites. GPS machine control and electronic grade systems experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years operating excavators and dozers on remediation or construction projects.
• Experience operating heavy equipment like excavators, dozers, loaders, and skid steers safely.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety requirements on contaminated sites.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, remediation drawings, and layouts.
• Experience with excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site restoration work.
• Experience excavating and handling contaminated soil and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site restoration to project specs.
• Excavate, handle, and remove contaminated soil and hazardous materials.
• Construct containment berms, access roads, and temporary structures for cleanup.
• Assist with demolition and removal of contaminated structures and tanks.
• Load trucks with contaminated materials for disposal facilities.
• Support spill response and site stabilization activities.
• Work with environmental technicians and project managers during remediation.
• Transport contaminated soil and waste to approved facilities safely and legally.
• Assist with landfill closures and brownfield redevelopment.
• Operate GPS-guided equipment to achieve precise grading results.
• Read site plans and remediation drawings to execute work correctly.

Skills

5+ years experience

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Site remediation

Reading site plans

Grading and trenching

GPS machine control

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Electronic grade control

GPS machine control systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

IMMEDIATELY HIRING HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS BASED IN LEXINGTON, NCPAY $28-40 PER HOUR (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS)

Looking for Heavy Equipment Operators to safely operate excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, and other earthmoving equipment to support environmental remediation, hazardous material cleanup, industrial demolition, spill response, and site restoration projects. This role focuses on contaminated sites, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, landfills, and environmental cleanup projects that require the careful handling and removal of contaminated soils and materials. The position requires strong equipment operating skills, a solid understanding of jobsite safety requirements, and the ability to work effectively in challenging environmental conditions, including projects that utilize GPS machine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with project and safety requirements.
• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site restoration activities to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Excavate, handle, and remove contaminated soil and hazardous materials following project plans and applicable regulations.
• Construct containment berms, access roads, and temporary remediation structures to support environmental cleanup activities.
• Assist with demolition and removal of contaminated structures, foundations, tanks, and industrial equipment as part of remediation and demolition projects.
• Load trucks with contaminated materials, debris, and waste for transportation and approved disposal facilities.
• Support environmental cleanup and remediation projects involving hazardous materials, petroleum releases, and industrial contamination.
• Work alongside environmental technicians and project managers during spill response activities and site stabilization efforts.
• Remove and transport contaminated soil, debris, sludge, and waste materials from project sites in a safe and compliant manner.
• Assist with landfill closures, brownfield redevelopment, and site restoration projects, ensuring proper grading and site preparation.
• Support emergency response projects that require rapid deployment of equipment and timely site stabilization.
• Operate GPS-guided equipment and machine control systems to achieve precise excavation and grading results.
• Utilize electronic grade control systems for excavation, grading, and earthmoving activities to maintain accurate elevations and slopes.
• Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, remediation drawings, and project layouts to execute work correctly.
• Verify excavation depths, elevations, and grading tolerances to ensure work meets project requirements.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures when working on contaminated sites, industrial facilities, and landfills.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience operating excavators and dozers on construction or remediation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, and skid steers safely and efficiently.
• Experience working on environmental remediation, industrial, heavy civil, or contaminated soil projects.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety requirements and safe work practices on contaminated and industrial sites.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, remediation drawings, and project layouts.
• Experience with excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site restoration activities.
• Experience excavating and handling contaminated soil and hazardous materials.
• Familiarity with demolition activities involving structures, foundations, tanks, and industrial equipment.
• Capability to work effectively in challenging environmental conditions and on active industrial sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• GPS machine control experience preferred, including systems such as Trimble GPS, Topcon GPS, or similar technologies.
• Experience operating GPS-guided equipment and using electronic grade control systems.
• Environmental remediation or hazardous waste project experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.
• Experience working on industrial or refinery projects.
• Experience with contaminated soil excavation and handling hazardous waste.
• CDL Class A License.
• Confined Space Training.
• Heavy civil construction experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, NC.