Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Anticipated Start Date May 2026. If you’re a Heavy Equipment Operator, this opportunity is with a well respected, award-winning contractor that prioritizes employees with safety initiatives, great benefits, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan where you become part-owner in the company.

Sargent is seeking 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.

Job Type: Full-time
• Pay:
From $24.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person

Travel throughout the region to work on infrastructure-related projects including landfill, highway, site preparation, and public works projects. Travel expenses are paid, including lodging, mileage, and per diem for meals, and you will be home every weekend where possible.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Profit sharing
• Wellness program with incentives
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Travel expenses covered
• Per diem for meals
• Referral program

• 10 hour shifts
• Monday to Friday

• Education:
  
  High school or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience:
  
  Construction experience preferred (3 years)
• License/Certification:
  Driver's License (Required)
• Application Question:
  What piece of equipment are you most proficient on and how many years of experience do you have operating that type of equipment?
• Willingness to Travel: 75% (Preferred)

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