Job Information
Aerotek Heavy Equipment Operator in New Orleans, Louisiana
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for utilizing industrial forklifts, excavators, and front-end loaders to move materials. You will also be involved in loading and unloading barges, rail cars, and flatbed trucks, as well as staging various materials in the warehouse and performing general labor duties as needed.
Responsibilities
Operate industrial forklifts (up to 90,000 lbs), excavators, and front-end loaders to move materials.
Load and unload barges, rail cars, and flatbed trucks.
Stage lumber, steel bars, iron plates, and pallets in the warehouse.
Perform general labor duties as required.
Essential Skills
Experience with industrial forklifts up to 90,000 lbs.
Excavator experience.
Front-end loader experience.
Backhoe experience.
Skid steer experience.
Heavy equipment operation experience.
Dozer experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with cranes.
Possession of a TWIC card required.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Why Work Here?
Join a national company that values its employees by offering full benefits, a 401k match, and vacation days. Enjoy the stability and opportunities for growth within a supportive work environment.
Work Environment
You will primarily work outside on the shipyard, regardless of weather conditions. The work schedule typically involves working from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM each day, with a rotation of approximately two weeks on and one week off.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 New Orleans,LA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 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.