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Heavy Equipment Operator

$35 - $45 per hour

Aerotek

Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Providence, RI

Company: Aerotek

Pay: $35 $45/hour (OT Opportunities)

Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Aerotek is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for projects in environmental remediation, site development, and utilities. This is a full-time, steady opportunity working on active construction sites in the Providence, RI area. This role requires compliance with a drug screen and history check. We are able to get candidates with a MA Hoisting License started immediately. You will be operating large scale excavators, loaders, and dozers. This role will pay $35 - $45 an hour for certified candidates. An OSHA 40 is required for this position and if you don't have it we will pay for you to take it online.

Responsibilities

  • Operate excavators, dozers, and loaders

  • Perform excavation, grading, and site prep work

  • Support remediation and utility installation projects

  • Follow all safety standards and perform basic equipment checks

Requirements

  • RI HOISTING LICENSE (REQUIRED)

  • 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience

  • Experience with excavation and site development work preferred

  • Ability to work outdoors and on active job site

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Providence, RI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Providence, RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Providence,RI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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