**Heavy Equipment Operator - Escondido, CA - Immediately Hiring!** **Job Description** + We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator specializing in underground wet utilities. + The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating various pieces of heavy equipment and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency. **Responsibilities** + Operate various heavy equipment such as backhoes, dozers, and other machinery used in earthworks and underground utilities. + Participate in safety meetings to ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with regulations. + Conduct office visits as required for project coordination and administrative purposes. + Perform trenching and shoring tasks to support underground utility installations. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment operator. + Proficiency in operating backhoes, dozers, and other heavy equipment. + Extensive experience with underground utilities, trenching, and shoring. + Strong understanding of construction safety protocols. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with earthworks and construction projects. **Why Work Here?** + We offer a collaborative and safety-focused work environment where you can leverage your skills and experience. Our team values professional growth and provides opportunities for continuous learning and development. **Work Environment** + The work environment involves operating heavy equipment in various conditions, including underground settings. Regular safety meetings are held to ensure compliance with safety standards. The role may also include visits to the office for project coordination. **Job Type & Location** + This is a Contract position based out of Escondido, California. **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.