Construction Laborer

Travel Heavy Equipment Spotter

Aerotek is hiring for a Travel Heavy Equipment Spotter with weekly pay!

$23 per day shift

PA, OH, West VA & NY travel

We are seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Spotter to join our team. You will work Monday through Friday with few or no weekends from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and early departure on Fridays between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This role involves setting and moving crane mats to facilitate the smooth operation of skid steers and other heavy equipment over a 5-mile power line construction project.

Responsibilities

• Set and move 15 ft long and 8 ft wide Spartan brand crane mats for heavy equipment.
• Work across five locations, setting and moving mats, and returning to pull them up for continued project progression.
• Align crane mats correctly, locking and unlocking pins to accommodate equipment movement through woodland areas.
• Prevent equipment from getting stuck in wetlands by properly placing mats.
• Move and lift 50 lb buckets of pins.
• Rake ground/soil, plant grass seed, and lay hay after moving mats.
• Spot for equipment operators and direct communications with them.
• Perform job site cleanup.

Essential Skills

• Experience on a construction site.
• Experience working around heavy equipment, ideally skid steers.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Capability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work on your feet all day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Safety awareness on construction sites.
• Ability to work in wetlands areas through varying weather conditions.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple states including New York, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Enjoy the benefit of covered hotel accommodations and a per diem of $35 a day for food. We value good attendance and performance, providing a supportive environment for growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is outdoors in a wetlands area where you will assist in the drilling of 5 miles of power lines. Expect to be on your feet all day and working through various weather conditions, as the work will not stop due to rain or other elements.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Philadelphia, PA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.