Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

Sargent is searching for Heavy Equipment Operators in the Piedmont Triad area. As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Great benefits – Including health insurance and HSA with employer match, dental insurance, disability, life, AD&D insurance, 401k with employer match, employee stock ownership plan, profit sharing, wellness program with incentives, paid time off, holiday pay, travel expenses covered and per diem.
• Competitive pay – Based on your experience level.
• A great reputation – Sargent has won numerous awards for safety, excellence in construction, community involvement, and excellence as an employer.
• A stable and growing company – We can trace our history back to 1926 and have continued to grow and expand our business over the years. This stability is why so many employees are able to spend their careers here and retire comfortably.
• You will be travelling throughout the region to work on jobs related to infrastructure projects including landfills, airports, site development, and many others.
• Although these positions may require travel, Sargent pays for travel expenses including lodging, mileage, and per diem for meals – plus you will be home every weekend!

Responsibilities

In these roles, you will be travelling throughout the region to work on jobs related to infrastructure projects including landfills, airports, site development, and many others.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating construction equipment such as a backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front end loader or grader to excavate, move and grade earth and install structures.
• Driver's License (Required)
• 75% willingness to travel

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Construction experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Skills

• Operate construction equipment

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retailer plan
• Vision insurance

Pay

From $25.00 per hour

Schedule

10-hour shift
Monday to Friday with some weeks as needed

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Construction: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel

75%

Work Location

In person