Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator 40+ Hours Through The Winter

If you're looking for steady work through the winter and have experience operating heavy machinery, this is the position for you! A major commercial construction project in Lincoln, NE needs a highly versatile Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team. This role offers variety and the chance to operate multiple types of equipment, including excavators, dozers, motor graders, tractor pans, backhoes, track hoes, and scrapers. We provide a rapid interview process to get you started quickly!

Responsibilities :

• Operate various heavy equipment for site preparation, grading, excavation, trenching, and material handling.
• Switch between equipment types as project needs change, including scrapers, excavators, dozers, and more.
• Perform fine grading and foundational work with precision.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment while following project plans and supervisor instructions.

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Why Work Here?

Enjoy 4060 hours per week through the winter with built-in overtime. This is year-round work with opportunities for growth and skill development.

Job Type & Location :

This is a contract to hire position based out of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln, NE.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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 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 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.