Heavy Equipment Operator
Aerotek • Downey, CA • Posted June 10, 2026
About the Role
**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator**
**PAY** : Up to $35/hr depending on experience.
**Job Description**
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, loaders, graders, rollers, and dump trucks. You will perform essential tasks including excavation, grading, trenching, lifting, and site preparation according to project specifications.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate heavy equipment efficiently and safely.
+ Perform excavation, grading, trenching, lifting, and site preparation activities.
+ Read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and site layouts.
+ Perform basic maintenance tasks such as lubrication, fueling, and cleaning equipment.
+ Assist with general labor tasks as needed on job sites.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficient in operating multiple types of heavy equipment.
+ Strong hand-eye coordination and s...
**PAY** : Up to $35/hr depending on experience.
**Job Description**
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, loaders, graders, rollers, and dump trucks. You will perform essential tasks including excavation, grading, trenching, lifting, and site preparation according to project specifications.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate heavy equipment efficiently and safely.
+ Perform excavation, grading, trenching, lifting, and site preparation activities.
+ Read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and site layouts.
+ Perform basic maintenance tasks such as lubrication, fueling, and cleaning equipment.
+ Assist with general labor tasks as needed on job sites.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficient in operating multiple types of heavy equipment.
+ Strong hand-eye coordination and s...