Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay: $24-$26

Job Description

As an Equipment Operator, you will efficiently operate machinery to produce concrete products from raw materials to the yard stage. You will inspect the quality of products according to standards and assist in maintaining accurate production records. You will also monitor machinery operations to detect and report malfunctions and perform essential machine clean-up and set-up functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment efficiently to produce concrete products.
• Inspect product quality according to established standards.
• Assist in maintaining accurate production records.
• Monitor machinery operations and report malfunctions.
• Perform machine clean-up, set-up, and other job change functions.
• Maintain housekeeping in a clean and orderly fashion in assigned areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or lead operators.
• Willing to cross-train on other aspects of the production process.

Essential Skills

• Experience with machine operating and general production.
• Proficiency in inspection and machine operation.
• Ability to operate concrete and hydraulic machines.
• General labor and heavy equipment operation skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to manufacturing/industrial environments is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 1 year of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures and operating manuals.
• Initiative to maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Capability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds, with assistance if needed.
• Ability to assist others in moving heavier or bulky objects.
• Must wear personal protective equipment such as earplugs, hard hat, steel toe shoes, and protective gear.

Why Work Here?

We promote from within and provide opportunities for regular promotions. Once converted, employees receive benefits, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is loud, dirty, and team-oriented, requiring attention to detail. You must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, frequently standing for extended periods. The role is on the first shift from 3 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays for overtime.

This is a Contract position based out of San Martin, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Martin,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026.

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.