Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with over 8 years of experience in operating full-size excavators and equipment around underground utilities. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with other on-site workers. This position requires flexibility in travel across various locations, including Knoxville, KY, VA, IL, NC, GA, and more.

Responsibilities

• Operate full-size excavators and heavy equipment efficiently.
• Manage equipment operation around underground utilities.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other on-site workers.
• Travel to various job sites across Knoxville and surrounding states as required.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience with full-size excavators.
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment, including dozers, backhoes, and track hoes.
• Experience in civil construction, excavation, trenching, fine grading, and earthworks.
• Ability to work around underground utilities safely.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are valued and recognized. Enjoy the benefit of no hiring freezes, ensuring job stability. Leadership hosts an annual Christmas party for all employees, and we provide the entire week of Christmas off with pay.

Work Environment

This role involves working on civil site and construction projects, requiring the operation of various heavy equipment. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and travel between job sites. The work environment emphasizes safety and effective communication with team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.