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Job Title: Water Treatment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a Water Treatment Operator with experience operating around utilities and pipe. Entry-level experience is acceptable. The operator will handle excavators, wheel loaders, roll graders, bulldozers, finish graders, and other large construction equipment. Additionally, general labor tasks will be performed when not operating machinery. The primary task involves running an excavator to 'main line dig' for water and sewer pipeline on commercial construction job sites, requiring the ability to locate and navigate around utilities in both urban and commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, wheel loaders, roll graders, bulldozers, finish graders, and other large construction equipment.

• Perform general labor tasks when not operating machinery.

• Run an excavator for 'main line dig' for water and sewer pipeline.

• Lay sewer pipe and water main pipe into and on commercial construction job sites.

• Navigate around utilities in urban and commercial settings.

• Mainline Equipment Operator: Run an excavator and various other machines. Experience digging with a pipelayer and topman is required.

• Backfill Equipment Operator: Run a dozer, excavator, roller, loader, skid loader, and more. Experience in backfilling excavations is required.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years experience running mainline equipment.

• At least 2 years preceding the mainline experience running heavy equipment.

• Experience digging with a pipelayer and topman.

• Experience backfilling excavations.

• Proficient in operating dozers, excavators, rollers, loaders, and skid loaders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• License and reliable transportation.

• Willingness to unload trucks or pipe and set structures if needed.

Why Work Here?

Majority of work is local around Ames and Des Moines. We train candidates with a solid work ethic and punctuality. There is significant overtime potential during busy seasons and ample opportunity for career progression from pipe layer to top man to HEO to PM. This full-time position offers competitive wages, 401k after one year, vacation after one year, paid holidays after 90 days, paid health benefits, and other benefits. Enjoy quarterly company parties and picnics, a great work culture, and project completion bonuses.

Work Environment

We provide quality underground utility services to government agencies, cities, municipalities, and developers in Central Iowa, with 80-90% of the workload coming from municipalities. Our focus is on deep sewer and underground utilities, operating 100% within OSHA guidelines using trench boxes. Safety is a significant initiative, with safety incentive bonuses offered. We are expanding our team due to increased business and seek long-term team members. Projects range from 5 to 40 feet deep. The role involves close communication with the operator and requires a collaborative work style. Dress code includes jeans, T-shirt (no sleeveless), and steel-toe shoes. PPE such as hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided. Standard working hours are 7 am to 6 pm, with the possibility of heavy overtime during the week. No weekend work is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ankeny, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00

• 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 Ankeny,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 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.