**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator** **Job Description** As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will travel to waste supplier sites to screen and load organic waste material suitable for operations. You will operate, monitor, and maintain screening and loading equipment to facilitate the adequate processing of organic waste. Your work will contribute to slowing climate change by sequestering organic waste that removes harmful Green House Gases (GHGs) from the atmosphere. **Responsibilities** + Travel to waste supplier sites to screen and load organic waste material. + Operate feedstock screening equipment that sorts and cleans organic waste. + Determine the safety of incoming material and ensure it does not contain inappropriate material. + Load screened organic waste into trucks for transport to the Great Plains facility. + Direct and assist truck drivers into proper position/location for screening and loading. + Assist with maintenance and quality control of equipment including front-end loader, pumps, tanks, and processing equipment. + Maintain facility grounds by cleaning loose trash and debris. + Attend company-sponsored training and meetings. + Comply with safety, health, and environmental guidelines of the facility. **Essential Skills** + Experience in operating heavy equipment such as excavators and construction machinery. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficiency in machine operating. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in maintenance and quality control of equipment. + Ability to direct and assist truck drivers for proper positioning. **Why Work Here?** The company offers opportunities for advancement, raises, and a comprehensive benefits package. **Work Environment** You will be working outdoors, handling equipment and organic waste, with strict adherence to safety protocols. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hutchinson, Kansas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Hutchinson,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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.