Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors for Environmental & Civil Projects in Ohio
R.B. Jergens has been a leader in environmental and heavy civil construction since 1987, founded by Bill Jergens after decades of industry experience. Our team of approximately 350 employees delivers complex projects across the U.S., specializing in coal combustion residual (CCR) management, waste containment, and infrastructure development. We prioritize safety with a goal of zero incidents, maintaining an EMR below 1.0 and offering extensive safety training programs.Our fleet includes over 100 red trucks and 600 pieces of specialized equipment, enabling us to tackle challenging projects efficiently. Headquartered in Vandalia, Ohio, we serve clients from power utilities to municipalities, combining technical expertise with a family-oriented culture to ensure project success.
Services
Specialized Earthwork
Industrial Construction
DOT Public Work
Coal Combustion Residuals
Soil Stabilization
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized CCR management expertise.
- Our fleet includes 600+ pieces of specialized construction equipment.
- We maintain an EMR below 1.0 with rigorous safety protocols.
- We deliver complex projects nationwide, from Ohio to Alabama.
- Our safety training programs reduce incidents by 40% annually.
Services
Specialized Earthwork
We construct landfill cells, caps, and liquid/gaseous removal systems with crews trained in superfund site remediation. Our expertise includes chemical stabilization and full-depth reclamation for pavement reconstruction. We leverage long-term industry partnerships to deliver cost-effective, compliant solutions.
Coal Combustion Residuals
We specialize in ash impoundment closures, fly ash silo management, and CCR material hauling. Our safety protocols and specialized equipment address challenges in wet CCR impoundments. We partner with utilities to ensure efficient execution of complex closure projects.
DOT Public Work
We build roads, bridges, and highways across Southern Ohio using asphalt paving and concrete work. Our experience spans local streets to interstates, with rapid execution capabilities for complex road projects since 1973.
Industrial Construction
We perform site development, asphalt paving, and concrete work for industrial clients. Our services include utility conflict resolution and fast-track earthwork projects, supported by a fleet of 100+ trucks and specialized machinery.
Soil Stabilization
We offer chemical stabilization, soil drying, and pavement pulverization services. Our crews ensure reconstruction meets quality standards using proprietary methods for full-depth reclamation and compaction.
People
Bill Jergens
Founder/President
Bill Jergens founded R.B. Jergens in 1987 after 15 years in construction. He grew the company to 350 employees and a 600-unit equipment fleet while maintaining a family-oriented culture focused on safety and client relationships.
Questions
What types of construction projects does R.B. Jergens specialize in?
We focus on environmental and heavy civil projects including CCR management, landfill construction, DOT roadwork, and soil stabilization.
Where does R.B. Jergens operate?
We work nationwide with primary operations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Alabama, serving clients from Dayton to Birmingham.
How does R.B. Jergens ensure project safety?
We maintain an EMR below 1.0 through daily safety training, JSAs, and a zero-incident culture with 40% fewer accidents than industry averages.
What equipment does R.B. Jergens use?
Our fleet includes 600+ units: hydraulic excavators, asphalt pavers, articulated trucks, and specialized CCR management machinery.
Can R.B. Jergens handle complex ash impoundment closures?
Yes, we completed the nation's first primary wet ash impoundment closure using proprietary safety protocols and engineering partnerships.
