Heavy Equipment Spotter

CONSTRUCTION HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPOTTER

Description:

If you're looking to get to work ASAP and have experience with outdoor construction or landscaping, this is the opportunity for you! A major project site is looking for laborers to work closely with equipment operators in tight spaces to ensure safety and smooth workflow. You will be trained on proper hand signals, provided with a radio for communication, and periodically given opportunities to train on support equipment such as compactors, skid steers, and street sweepers. This role does involve a lot of standing and monitoring, but it’s an excellent foot in the door with long‑term growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with equipment operators in tight environments to prevent equipment from striking structures or underground utilities.

• Learn and use hand signals and two-way radio communication for operator guidance.

• Stand for long periods while monitoring equipment movement for safety.

• Periodically support with equipment such as street sweepers, compactors, and skid steers for training purposes.

• Use a shovel to move dirt and debris from tight or congested areas as needed.

Essential Skills:

• 1+ year of outdoor construction, landscaping, or related labor experience.

• Physically able to use a shovel and perform manual labor in outdoor conditions.

• Ability to stay alert, attentive, and focused for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly with operators using radios and hand signals.

• Strong situational awareness and commitment to safety.

Apply right now and expect a call/text from Andrew. Positions with this company will be filled quickly!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Lincoln,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.