Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Wellness program

Job summary

A well-respected contractor in Virginia is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating equipment for various infrastructure projects and requires prior construction experience. The company offers competitive pay starting at $24.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a wellness program, and an employee stock ownership plan. The position is full-time with a travel requirement, but all travel expenses are covered. Join a growing company with a long history of employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3 years of construction experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment including backhoe, bulldozer, and excavator.
• Travel for infrastructure jobs related to landfill, highways, and public works.

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 traveling 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

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)

Accessibility

Contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]