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Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

Sargent
Greensboro, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025 CLOSED ON 1/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Heavy Equipment Operator position at Sargent?

Heavy Equipment Operator - Build a Career with a Company that Puts People First

Location: Piedmont-Triad (may require travel to other states)

Job Type: Full-time

Are you an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking for more than just a job? Join Sargent, an award-winning, employee-owned construction company where people build lifelong careers.

We're currently hiring operators for projects in the Piedmont-Triad region, including landfills, airports, and commercial site development.

What You'll Do

Operate Various Heavy Equipment, Including

  • Excavators
  • Dozers
  • Backhoes
  • Loaders
  • Graders
  • Rollers
  • Skid steers
  • Tractors

Key Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret grade stakes, elevations, and site plans
  • Excavate, move, and grade earth, and install structures
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates
  • Maintain safety, quality, and production standards
  • Perform general labor duties when required
  • Represent Sargent professionally and uphold our Core Values

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 years of construction/heavy equipment experience (preferred)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability and willingness to travel (~75%)

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Proficiency operating heavy machinery
  • Ability to judge slopes, distances, and elevations accurately
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Capacity to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Physical ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, crawl, stoop, and use hand tools
  • Visual and auditory ability appropriate for a construction site

Why Sargent?

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that reflects our commitment to our employees

  • Competitive wages based on experience
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - you become a part-owner
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Wellness program with incentives
  • Travel expenses paid - lodging, mileage, and per diem
  • Referral bonuses and more

Schedule

  • 10-hour shifts
  • Monday to Friday with some overtime

About Us

Sargent is an employee-owned earthwork construction company founded in 1926 in Alton, Maine. Today, with nearly 100 years of experience and a workforce of about 570 team members, we operate across seven states. Our specialties include commercial, industrial, and institutional site preparation, utility installation, landfill construction, and airport infrastructure.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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