Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator - Pipe Crew

Job Description

Join one of Charleston's leading civil site contractors as a Heavy Equipment Operator, working exclusively in the Greater Charleston Area. Enjoy the benefit of minimal travel, ensuring you return home each night. We are seeking operators for various civil site work locations, who are committed to teamwork and willing to assist with manual labor tasks when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, and graders across different civil site work locations.
• Assist with manual labor tasks, including shoveling, trench work, and loading and unloading supplies and equipment.
• Be part of a team-oriented environment, contributing to the completion of various civil development projects.
• Submit to a drug test as part of the employment process.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, backhoes, and graders.
• Experience in fine grading is highly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate GPS systems.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with civil construction and utility construction.
• Knowledge of earthworks, skid steer, loader, and heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to perform tasks in various weather conditions.

Why Work Here?

Benefit from a supportive and growth-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to advance from within. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, health benefits, and paid time off. Work within a stable company that prioritizes safety and does not lay off employees, even during challenging times.

Work Environment

Work outside on civil development sites, facing diverse weather conditions. The summer can be hot, while the winter may be wet and cold. Emphasis is placed on performing tasks safely and efficiently, with regular work hours extending to 50 hours a week, weather permitting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaufort, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/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 Beaufort,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.