**Job Title: Water Treatment Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a Water Treatment Operator with experience in utilities and pipe operations. Entry-level experience is acceptable. The operator will handle excavators, wheel loaders, roll graders, bulldozers, finish graders, and other large construction equipment, with additional general labor tasks when not operating machinery. The primary role involves running an excavator for mainline digging of water and sewer pipelines on commercial construction sites. Familiarity with locating and navigating utilities in urban and commercial settings is essential. **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 mainline digging of water and sewer pipelines. + Lay sewer and water main pipes on commercial construction sites. + Locate and navigate around utilities in urban and commercial settings. + Operate various heavy equipment for mainline and backfill operations. + Perform backfilling tasks using dozers, excavators, rollers, loaders, and skid loaders. **Essential Skills** + At least 2 years of experience running mainline heavy equipment. + At least 2 years of preceding experience operating heavy equipment. + Experience with mainline digging, pipelaying, and topman operations. + Experience with backfilling excavations. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. + Willingness to unload trucks or pipe and set structures as needed. **Why Work Here?** Majority of the work is local around Ames and Des Moines. We offer training for candidates with a solid work ethic and punctuality. There is potential for substantial overtime during the busy season and ample opportunity for career progression from pipe layer to top man, HEO, PM, etc. 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** Our team provides quality underground utility services to government agencies, cities, municipalities, and developers in Central Iowa, with municipalities comprising 80-90% of the workload. Safety is a major priority, and we offer safety incentive bonuses. We are expanding due to increased business and looking for long-term team members. Projects range from 5 to 40 feet deep, operating within OSHA guidelines and utilizing trench boxes. Effective communication with team members is crucial. The dress code includes jeans, a T-shirt (no sleeveless), and steel-toe shoes. PPE such as hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and gloves will be provided. Work hours are from 7am-6pm, with no weekend work, but heavy overtime may be required during the week. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Nevada, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00/hr. • 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 Nevada,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 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.