Heavy Equipment Operator
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Job Title: Rigger Helper Pay: $23 - $24/hr DOE Shift: Start times vary between 5am and 8am (most commonly between 6am and 7am) Monday - Friday Overtime is highly likely, with an expected workweek of 45-50 hours. Description: The Rigger Helper will support the relocation of heavy capital equipment by assisting as a spotter and operator of various machinery. Key responsibilities include: Assisting crane operators with rigging tasks for hoisting and moving large equipment. Operating machinery such as Genie Lifts, Table Lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts for material handling and inventory relocation. Ensuring all safety protocols are followed and actively participating in risk assessments. Regularly lifting up to 60 pounds and working in physically demanding environments. Collaborating with a team to ensure efficient relocation of equipment in a timely and safe manner. Job Requirements: Heavy Machine Operating Experience: Familiarity with machinery like forklifts, scissor lifts, and other material handling equipment. Forklift Certification: Preferred, but not required. Construction Experience: Ideally have a general understanding of PPE use and safety-first protocols, along with experience working in an industrial or construction setting. Basic Rigging Knowledge: Ability to work as a spotter and assist crane operators in the safe movement of large equipment. Additional Skills & Qualifications: In the first 6 months, Rigger Helpers will mainly work as spotters and use smaller equipment, such as Genie Lifts and forklifts. After 6 months, additional training will be provided for operating larger machinery and crane operations. 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.