Heavy Equipment Foreman

Job Title: Foreman

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator to lead commercial projects, specializing in site work and water/sewer construction. This role involves building playgrounds and parks, ensuring project success through effective leadership and expertise in heavy equipment operation. This role will be a contract to hire role where you can be promoted to a superintendent once the contract is up. The role will pay $30 - $42 an hour to start. We are able to interview as early as this week and start immediately after onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Source and calculate on-site bulk materials.
• Forecast and ensure materials and equipment availability for project phases.
• Operate all heavy equipment, verifying grades.
• Maintain proper upkeep of on-site equipment.
• Open and close project sites daily and conduct daily safety meetings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, project plans, and specifications.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors and project managers.
• Advise and maintain project schedules under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols on-site.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in construction and general labor.
• Site work and heavy equipment operation expertise.
• Ability to lead crews of 2 or more.
• Experience managing subcontractors.
• Blueprint reading skills.
• 3-5 years of experience with underground utility and concrete flatwork.
• 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as mid-size excavators, front loaders, dozers, and skid steers.
• Valid Driver’s License and DOT medical certificate.
• Hoisting License (Minimum 2A, 1C).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification.

Why Work Here?

Join a fast-growing general contractor where you will have the opportunity to run commercial job sites. Enjoy year-round work and benefit from paid commute options, all while contributing to exciting and meaningful projects.

Work Environment

This position operates within commercial job sites in an outdoor construction environment. This role will have you going between Worcester and Boston.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shrewsbury, MA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Shrewsbury,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 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.