Job Description

Travel Heavy Equipment Operator - $25-$35/hr + $830/Week Per Diem

Equipment: Scraper operators and Haul Truck operators

Location: Projects in New Mexico and Indiana

Type: Contract to Hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6AM-6PM (occasional Saturdays)

Overtime: 20-35 hours/week

A well-known civil construction company is hiring experienced heavy equipment operators for travel work across multiple states. This is a solid opportunity to earn great money, rack up overtime, and work with a crew that gets the job done.

Pay & Benefits

• $25-$35/hour , depending on experience and equipment skills

• $830/week per diem

• Mileage reimbursement

• Weekly pay

• Long-term potential with contract-to-hire

Job Duties

• Operate tractors (Fendt preferred), dozers, excavators, and motor graders

• Handle earthwork: cuts, fills, haul roads

• Perform equipment inspections before and after shifts

• Work closely with other operators and site crews

• Follow all safety protocols

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in civil or commercial construction

• Skilled in grading, earthmoving, and operating rollers, discs, and box blades

• Valid driver's license preferred

• Must be able to travel and work outdoors in all conditions

Work Conditions

• Outdoor construction sites, often on converted farmland

• Fast-paced, high-activity environment

• Professional conduct required on site

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Long term contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Saturday,

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