Heavy Equipment Operator

Sargent Corporation; Godfrey (IL); 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

Paid time off

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

A well-respected construction company is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to join their team. This full-time position requires operating various types of construction equipment for infrastructure projects with travel throughout the region. Applicants should have significant experience and a strong commitment to safety. The company offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package including health insurance, and covers travel expenses. Opportunities for a long-term career in a stable, award-winning firm are available.

Qualifications

• Experience operating construction equipment for at least 3 years.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Willingness to travel 75% of the time preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate various construction equipment to excavate and grade earth.
• Travel to different project sites related to infrastructure work.
• Ensure safety while working on site.

Skills

Operating construction equipment

Travel willingness

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Excavator

Front end loader

Grader

Job description

Overview

If you’re a Heavy Equipment Operator, check out this opportunity to work with a well-respected, award-winning contractor that puts employees first with safety initiatives, 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!

Responsibilities

As a member of the team, responsibilities include operating construction equipment to excavate, move and grade earth, and install structures. In these roles, you will travel throughout the region to work on projects related to infrastructure including landfill, highway, site prep, and public works projects. Travel expenses (lodging, mileage, per diem for meals) are covered, and you will be home every weekend where possible.

Benefits

• 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 – Founded in 1926 with ongoing growth and opportunities to build a long-term career.

Travel

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 Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

• Schedule: 10 hour shifts, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience: Construction: 3 years (Preferred)
• License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
• Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Application Questions

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

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