Heavy Equipment Operator

Sargent Corporation

Ashland (CA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Holiday pay

Travel expenses covered

Per diem

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in California seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to work on infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have experience operating machinery and a willingness to travel for work. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a wellness program, and opportunities to become part-owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

3 years of experience in construction is preferred.
Driver's License is required.
Willingness to travel for 75% of the time is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate construction equipment including backhoe, bulldozer, and excavator.
Travel throughout the region for various infrastructure projects.
Perform tasks related to earth moving and grading.

Skills

Operating construction equipment

Travel willingness

Safety awareness

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

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 work in seven states, specializing 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 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!

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

Job Type: Full‑time

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