Excavator Operator

Sargent Corporation; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned contractor that prioritizes employee safety and well-being! As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will play a crucial role in infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. This position offers competitive pay starting at $23.42 per hour, along with extensive benefits such as health insurance, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. With a history dating back to 1926, this stable and growing company values its employees, providing a supportive environment where many have built their careers. If you have experience operating construction equipment and a passion for safety, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

Travel Expenses Covered

Per Diem for Meals

Wellness Program with Incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required for operation of heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for infrastructure projects including landfills and airports.
• Travel to various job sites while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Construction Equipment Proficiency

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Excavator

Front End Loader

Grader

Job description

If you’re a Heavy Equipment Operator, check out this opportunity to work with a well-respected, award-winning Contractor that puts their employees first with safety initiatives, great benefits, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan where you become part-owner in the company.

Come see why employees spend their entire careers with Sargent!

Sargent is searching for Heavy Equipment Operators in the Mid-Atlantic area.

If you have 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, we want to hear from you!

Sargent is an employee-owned earthwork construction company that traces our beginning to 1926 in Alton, Maine. Today, with a team of over 425 employees working in seven states, we specialize in commercial, industrial and institutional site preparation, landfill construction, utility projects and airports.

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.
• Great reputation – Sargent has won numerous awards for safety, excellence in construction, community involvement, and excellence as an employer.
• 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.

In these roles, you will be traveling 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!

** Please specify whether you are applying for the Heavy Equipment Operator role. **

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.42 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What piece of equipment are you most proficient on and how many years of experience do you have operating that type of equipment?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)