Heavy Equipment Operator

Sargent Corporation; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with employer match

401k with employer match

Employee stock ownership plan

Profit sharing

Wellness program with incentives

Paid time off

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

A respected construction contractor in Georgia is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to join their team. The successful candidate will travel to various infrastructure projects, operating heavy machinery such as bulldozers and excavators. The role offers competitive pay starting at $24.00 per hour and includes comprehensive benefits, such as health insurance and an employee stock ownership plan, ensuring employee ownership and stability within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience operating construction equipment such as a backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front end loader, or grader.
• 3 years of construction experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout the region to work on projects related to infrastructure.
• Excavate, move and grade earth and install structures.
• Manage projects including landfill, highway, site prep, and public works.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Construction Experience

Travel Willingness

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Overview

If you’re a Heavy Equipment Operator, check out this opportunity to work with a well respected, award-winning contractor that prioritizes safety, offers great benefits, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan where you become part-owner in the company. Sargent is searching for Heavy Equipment Operators in the New England area. If you have 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!

Come see why employees spend their entire careers with Sargent!

Responsibilities

As a member of the team, you can expect to:

• Travel throughout the region to work on projects related to infrastructure including landfill, highway, site prep, and public works.

In addition, these roles may require travel; Sargent pays for travel expenses including lodging, mileage, and per diem for meals, and you will be home every weekend.

Benefits and Compensation

• Great benefits – 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 – History dating back to 1926 with ongoing growth.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience: Construction – 3 years (Preferred)
• License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
• 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?

General

• Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability or protected veteran status.

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