Heavy Equipment Operator

Sargent Corporation; Bangor (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-respected contractor as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where you’ll play a vital role in infrastructure projects across New England. This opportunity offers competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to be part of a stable and growing company with a rich history. You'll operate various heavy machinery, including backhoes and bulldozers, while enjoying a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee safety and wellness. With travel expenses covered and the ability to return home every weekend, this role is perfect for those looking to build a fulfilling career in construction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Travel Expenses Covered

Per Diem for Meals

Wellness Program with Incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction equipment operation preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment for infrastructure projects.
• Travel throughout the region for various job sites.

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 New England 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!

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 including landfill, highway, site prep, and public works projects.

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!

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)

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