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Aerotek Heavy Equipment Operator in Farnham, Virginia
NOW HIRING FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Job Description
Seeking experienced Bulldozer, Roller, and Haul Truck Operators to perform mass grading on a new solar farm. Responsibilities include land clearing, pad building, and basin excavation. Additionally, we are looking for General Laborers to handle tasks such as silt fence installation, hydroseeding, shoveling, and raking.
Responsibilities
Operate bulldozers, rollers, and haul trucks for land clearing and mass grading
Build pads and excavate basins
Perform silt fence installation, hydroseeding, shoveling, raking, and putting in waddles
Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times
Work in tandem with laborers on site
Essential Skills
3+ years of experience in operating excavators or bulldozers
3+ years of experience using an articulated dump truck
Fine grade ability for dozer/excavator
3rd party certifications for bulldozer/excavator or articulated haul truck
Safety awareness and knowledge, such as OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Solar experience is a plus
Ability to work significant overtime and weekends
Reliability in attendance and punctuality
Why Work Here?
Join one of the two EPCs of choice for Dominion. With 1GW of work in the next year in Virginia, you will be part of the largest growth industry over the next 10 years.
Work Environment
Work on multiple civil closeout sites for one of the largest solar construction companies in the country. Expect to work in a new construction environment, exposed to the elements, including very hot and humid conditions in the summer. Work weeks are initially 50 hours, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily with breaks. Appropriate PPE gear, including hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, reflective vest, and gloves, is required. Safety is of utmost importance, and two offenses will result in termination.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Farnham, Virginia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Farnham,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.
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