Job Title: Skip Loader Operator

Job Description

A Skip Loader Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a skip loader to move concrete & asphalt materials. They also perform tasks such as cleaning the work area, communicating with team members, and ensuring equipment is in good working condition.

Responsibilities

• Operating the Skip Loader: This includes driving the machine, raising and lowering the bucket, and controlling attachments.
• Loading and Unloading Materials: Moving materials like dirt, gravel, rock, and debris.
• Site Cleanup: Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Communication: Communicating with team members, including truck drivers and supervisors, to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performing daily safety checks, reporting any issues, and assisting with equipment maintenance.
• Following Instructions: Following the instructions of foremen, superintendents, and other supervisors.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines.
• General Labor: May be required to perform other general laborer duties, such as using hand tools.

Essential Skills

• Must have experience with operating skip loaders within concrete or asphalt construction.

Work Environment

Based in Nipomo, CA. Will be performing work throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Nipomo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.