Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

Sargent is a well-respected, award-winning Contractor that values its employees. It offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, disability, life, AD&D insurance, a 401k with employer match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), profit sharing, a wellness program, paid time off, holiday pay, and travel expenses covered. The company also provides per diem for meals.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment such as a backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front end loader, or grader to excavate, move, and grade earth and install structures.
• Travel throughout the region to work on infrastructure projects including landfill, highway, site prep, and public works projects.
• Sargent covers travel expenses including lodging, mileage, and per diem for meals.
• Work Monday to Friday with a 10-hour shift.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating construction equipment such as a backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front end loader, or grader.
• Willingness to travel 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience operating construction equipment.
• A valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Proficiency in heavy equipment operations.

Benefits

• Health insurance and HSA with employer match.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Profit sharing.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Per diem for meals.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience level.

Schedule

10-hour shifts Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Profit sharing.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Per diem for meals.

Application

To apply, please answer the following question: "What piece of equipment are you most proficient on and how many years of experience do you have operating that type of equipment?"