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Heavy Machinery Operator

Douglas Construction
Smithfield, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

Douglas Construction is seeking to hire a talented and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to facilitate in the execution of a wide variety of project components. Applicants must be licensed in RI with a valid DOT Medical Card. Experience with Bull Dozers, Front End Loaders, Excavators and Skid Steers is required.

Douglas Construction is a local family run business that has been in the construction industry since 1959. Today we specialize in commercial construction in the areas of site-work, concrete and carpentry. As a Heavy Equipment Operator you would work on various Commercial Construction duties:

  • Site ground work preparation in and out of the machine
  • Underground utility installation for water pipe, sewer pipe, drainage pipe
  • Concrete structure ground installation
  • Building foundation excavation
  • Setting and maintaining grades with use of laser tools
  • Material loading and processing
  • Maintaining a clean and organized job site
  • General construction labor tasks will be required as needed

Requirements:

  • Experience in heavy equipment operation
  • Good worker, positive attitude, works well with others
  • Transportation to and from local job sites or our shop

Benefits:

  • Year round steady work
  • Full time
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid savings plan
  • Annual reviews
  • Competitive pay based on experience.

Company's Pages:

  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/douglas-construction-and-supply-corp./

We have many new local projects starting and we need dependable staff that can work on the ground! Site Workers, Equipment Operators, Carpenters Walk-In applicants welcome! Visit our office at 90 Douglas Pike Smithfield 7AM-3PM to fill out an application.'
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Work Location:

  • Multiple locations

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Experience:

  • Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • RI Hoisting License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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