Equipment Operator

Job overview

The Equipment Operator role is onsite in Johnston, RI, with compensation of $38–$40 per hour. Hartford Paving is a family-owned contractor focused on quality road, sidewalk, and parking-lot construction. The operator maintains and runs heavy equipment to support excavation and paving projects, keeping machinery in safe working order through routine checks, greasing, fueling, and reporting issues. The role helps crews complete construction work safely and efficiently.

What you'll do

• Operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders, skid steers, excavators, pavers, rollers, and forklifts, as project needs require
• perform excavation tasks
• grease, fuel, and maintain machines
• inspect equipment for malfunctions and report issues
• follow safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

equipment operator

heavy equipment

construction

excavation

paving

johnston ri

hartford paving

$38–$40/hr

hoisting license

equipment maintenance

safety

road construction

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• profit sharing
• paid time off
• healthcare, dental, and vision available
• advancement potential.

Why this role

RI or MA Hoisting License required; occasional weekend, holiday, or night work may be required.

About the employer

Hartford Paving Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Sector: 23.