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Heavy Equipment Operator

Job in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, 62035, USA
Listing for: Sargent Corporation
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Construction
    Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 USD Hourly USD 24.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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?
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

Accessibility:
If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone:
Email: employment

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

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