Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

As a Utility Tractor Operator, you will be responsible for operating Fendt wheeled tractors to perform various tasks on a large civil construction site. Operators primary duties will include pulling Sheep's Foot Rollers, Discs, and Box Blades to assist in site preparation and maintenance. Candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring the site is prepared to the highest standards, contributing to the overall success of the project. This position requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining equipment in top condition.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-inspection and end-of-day inspection of the machine.

• Report any concerns to management.

• Operate scrapers, heavy equipment, haul trucks, and utility tractors.

• Run Fendt wheeled tractors and pull Sheep's Foot Rollers, Discs, and Box Blades.

• Work on a large civil site, handling grading, earthwork, and earth-moving tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in scraper operation, heavy equipment operation, and commercial construction.

• Knowledge of civil construction, grading, earthwork, and earth-moving.

• Proficiency in operating Belly Scrapers, Utility Tractors, and Off-Road Dump Trucks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid driver's license preferred but not required.

• Ability to be insured to operate company vehicles is an advantage.

• Experience with SWIP is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer a dynamic and engaging work environment with a high degree of safety protocols in place. Our company culture promotes professional behavior and appearance in accordance with the Site Code of Conduct. We value accountability, communication, and awareness, ensuring that our team operates efficiently and safely.

Work Environment

The job site is a civil construction site with wide open spaces, previously farmland. There will be a lot of activity, and strict adherence to OSHA safety standards is required. Professional behavior and appearance are mandatory, as outlined in the Site Code of Conduct, which will be explained during onboarding.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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.