Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description
The Heavy Equipment Operator - Sewer Crew is responsible for safely operating excavation and earth-moving equipment to support the installation, repair, and replacement of sewer and water mains. This role requires precise equipment operation while working in close coordination with ground crews, often with employees working inside trench excavations. Safety, communication, and situational awareness are critical.
Responsibilities
Operate excavation and earth-moving equipment safely and efficiently.
Support the installation, repair, and replacement of sewer and water mains.
Work in close coordination with ground crews to ensure safety and precision.
Maintain situational awareness while operating equipment near trench excavations.
Essential Skills
5 years of experience operating dozers, excavators, or front-end loaders.
5 years of underground experience with storm drains, sewer pipes, and water mains.
Proficiency in operating heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, and backhoes.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and construction plans.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Why Work Here?
This is a great company that values its employees, providing long-term opportunities with room for growth. Enjoy year-round work, including during the winter, under the leadership of an owner who takes phenomenal care of the staff.
Work Environment
Work primarily occurs at construction sitework locations, which require adherence to safety protocols and effective communication with the team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St Clair, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 St Clair,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.
