Heavy Equipment Operator

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for immediate employment. This position can be based anywhere in the United States however, will require 100% travel to various client sites in Latham, NY, Albuquerque, NM, or Mechanicsburg, PA and others as required.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Environmental construction team setting
• Operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, rollers, compactors, excavators, scrapers, skid steers and other pieces of equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of industry experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid Driver’s License to operate an AECOM provided motor vehicle on construction project site(s) to support project tasks assignments and scope of work. For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
• This position requires 100% travel.
• High concern in adherence with safety procedures.
• Physically able with or without an accommodation to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat cold, moist, dry, dust, noise. Requires working in an environment of heavy, moving dangerous equipment and occasionally chemicals, radiation, and vibration.
• Position requires frequent operation of construction yellow iron equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, trucks, rollers, scrapers, or other yellow iron equipment. Frequently working in an environment of heavy, moving dangerous equipment. Frequently lifting and occasionally carrying, moving, or loading various objects such as tools, equipment, boxes, and fabric rolls up to 45 lbs. with or without assistance. Frequently standing and moving around project to perform job duties. Frequent repetitive hand movements to perform tasks and operate equipment such as an excavator.  Also, power gripping and/or squeezing various hand tools, and levers to perform tasks and operate equipment. Must wear all associated personal protective equipment, such as gloves, safety glasses, shoes, hard hat, and hearing protection.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• 8-hour Annual HAZWOPER Refresher training.
• 10-hour OSHA Construction Outreach training.
• In site stabilization, MCP, dredging, construction oversight, PCB’s landfill capping and demolition.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship opportunities for US Employment Authorization are not available for this position 
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position 
• Valid Driver’s License to operate an AECOM provided motor vehicle on construction project site(s) to support project tasks assignments and scope of work. For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.