**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator (Skid Steer/Wheeled Loader)** **Shift: 1st Shift hours 7AM-4PM (Monday-Friday) Also working 2-3 weekends a month Average of 55-60 hours per week. OT availability is a MUST.** **Pay: $25+/hour starting out** **Job Description** A heavy equipment operator is responsible for operating machinery such as wheel loaders, skid steers and loaders on construction sites and other work environments. Their duties include maintaining equipment, following safety protocols, and assisting with site preparation, excavation, and material transport. Operators must have knowledge of equipment controls, perform routine inspections, and communicate effectively with team members toensure efficient and safe operations. **Responsibilities** + Operate heavy machinery such as wheel loaders, skid steers and cranes. + Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure safe and proper functioning. + Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery. + Follow safety protocols and regulations on job sites. + Move earth, materials, and debris as required for construction projects. + Read and interpret blueprints or site plans to execute tasks accurately. + Communicate with supervisors and other crew members regarding progress and site conditions. + Keep logs and records of equipment usage and maintenance. **Why Work Here?** You will join a small knit team at the energy center in St. Mary's that genuinely focuses on its employees and fosters a supportive, close-knit culture. The organization offers 100% benefit premiums, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee well-being and financial peace of mind. You will work in an environment that people describe as a nice place to work, where teamwork, respect, and long-term stability are highly valued. **Work Environment** This role is based in St. Marys, KS with approximately 2-3 team members. The culture is very family oriented and strongly focused on the employee, creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. The dress code is casual and practical, typically jeans, a T-shirt, and steel-toe shoes to support safety and comfort on the shop floor. May be required to wear a hard hat and safety vest as well as other PPE. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of St Marys, KS. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Marys,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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. **San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:** Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Massachusetts Lie Detector:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. **Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):** We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.