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Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Lensa
Lebanon, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2025
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Now Hiring: Heavy Equipment Operators - Nationwide Travel Required

We are seeking experienced and dependable Scraper, Dozer, Tractor, and Blade/Motor Grader Operators for upcoming large-scale commercial earthmoving projects in New Mexico and Indiana.

Start dates begin the 1st and 2nd week of October, and we are looking for individuals who are willing and able to travel nationwide as project needs arise.

Locations: New Mexico & Indiana

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Saturdays as needed)

We are actively hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for large-scale commercial earthmoving projects. If you're skilled in mass grading and rough terrain operations, we want to hear from you!

Open Positions

  • Scraper Operators
  • Finish Dozer Operators
  • Utility Tractor Operators
  • Blade/Motor Grader Operators

Position Details

Scraper Operators

  • Minimum 3 years of experience on commercial mass grading sites.
  • Operate MTS 3630 Wheeled or Track Scrapers, MTS 745 with pan, CAT 627, or CAT 637.
  • All work is rough grading (not finish).
  • Familiarity with Paddle Wheel scrapers? Let us know if you're a finisher, this is a highly valued skillset!
  • Must be comfortable with the rough ride nature of these machines.
  • Understand scraper components: Tractor, Apron, Scraper, Bowl, and Ejector (collectively known as the "Wagon").

Finish Dozer Operators

  • Skilled in using GPS to bring land to final grade.
  • Experience working on rocky and standard earth terrain.
  • All work is commercial and part of large earthmoving projects.

Utility Tractor Operators

  • Operate Fendt wheeled tractors pulling:
  • Sheeps Foot Rollers (typically follow Dozers)
  • Discs (follow Dozers)
  • Box Blades (work with Motor Grader Operators on haul roads or as needed)
  • Responsible for daily pre- and post-inspections and reporting issues to management.
  • Experience working in cut, fill, or haul road environments is a plus.
  • Be prepared to answer:
  • What equipment did you follow while operating the tractor?
  • Have you worked in the cut, fill, or haul road?

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in heavy civil construction.
  • Strong understanding of equipment safety and maintenance.
  • Willingness to work long hours and adapt to weather-related delays.
  • Team players with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Ready to move dirt and make an impact?

Apply now and join a team that values skill, safety, and results.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Lebanon,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $25 - $35

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