Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join a rapidly growing environmental company. This role will involve a large amount of remediation and site work. The equipment being used on a daily basis will be excavators, loaders, dozers, and skid steers. An active RI Hoisting license is required. This role will start between $35 - $45 an hour for skilled operators. We are available to set up interviews as soon as possible with an immediate.

Responsibilities

Operate various heavy equipment including Excavator, Bulldozer, Loader, Skid-Steer, and Backhoe.Perform general labor and environmental labor tasks.Read and interpret plans and construction drawings.Utilize GPS machine control if needed.Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.

Essential Skills

5-10 years of construction experience.Ability to operate heavy equipment such as Excavator, Bulldozer, Loader, Skid-Steer, and Backhoe.Possession of a valid RI hoisting license for RI jobs.Possession of a valid MA hoisting license with 1C/2A designation for MA jobs.OSHA 10 Hour certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience utilizing GPS machine control is a plus.40 Hour HAZWOPER training is preferred.Ability to travel within New England is a plus.Must have a license and reliable transportation.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly expanding large construction company with projects secured until 2027. Benefit from a great company culture with regular team outings and opportunities for career advancement to higher-level positions.

Work Environment

Projects include environmental remediation, demolition, excavation, dredging, utility work, and landfill cap and closures. Work involves exposure to various weather conditions and requires adherence to safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a full-time position based out of Cumberland, Rhode Island.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Cumberland,RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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