R.B. Jergens

What R.B. Jergens does

R.B. Jergens Contractors is a privately held, mid-size environmental and heavy civil construction firm headquartered in Vandalia, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton. Founded in 1973 as a road construction contractor, the company has expanded over more than five decades into a multi-service platform spanning five distinct lines: Specialized Earthwork (landfill cells and caps, liquid and gaseous removal systems, superfund site remediation), Industrial/Commercial Site Work (site development, asphalt paving, concrete work, bridges), DOT Public Work (local streets through interstate highways across Southern Ohio), Coal Combustion Residuals management (ash impoundment closure and handling), and Soil Stabilization (chemical stabilization, full-depth reclamation, pavement pulverization, soil drying).

The company's core technology is a large, self-owned fleet of heavy civil and specialized construction equipment — including hydraulic excavators, amphibious excavators, amphibious ATVs, tracked bulldozers, articulated dump trucks, compactors, off-road water trucks, loaders, asphalt pavers, and specialized concrete equipment. This asset base enables the firm to self-perform work in challenging terrain and on regulated sites (wetlands, ash impoundments, superfund locations) where competitors without specialized equipment cannot operate. The company emphasizes its responsiveness and ability to complete complex, fast-track earthwork projects that other contractors cannot handle.

R.B. Jergens generates revenue through fixed-price or cost-plus construction contracts awarded via competitive bidding. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales — direct engagement with project owners, municipal/DOT authorities, and industrial clients — with no digital marketing presence beyond a basic informational website. Customers are segmented across three end markets: government/public infrastructure, industrial/commercial, and environmental remediation. All work is executed within a regional Southern Ohio footprint, though the company markets itself as willing to operate 'jobsites, anywhere.' Revenue is project-based, non-recurring, and earned as work progresses, creating inherent lumpiness tied to the public and private bidding cycle.

Name

R.B. Jergens

Legal name

R.B. Jergens Contractors

Website

https://rbjergens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

R.B. Jergens Contractors is a privately held, mid-size environmental and heavy civil construction firm based in Vandalia, Ohio, serving DOT, industrial, and environmental remediation clients across Southern Ohio with a large specialized equipment fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction

NAICS

Remediation Services (56291), Solid Waste Landfill (562212), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Remediation & Contaminated Soil Handling (IMAFAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landfill Operations & Closure/Post-Closure Care (Capping, Leachate, Monitoring) (EUAIACAM), Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG), Landfill Operations & Disposal Services (IMAIAFAL), Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill Disposal (BPALACAA)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Environmental remediation
• Road construction
• Soil stabilization
• Landfill construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Vandalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Contracts: R.B. Jergens generates revenue through fixed-price or cost-plus construction contracts for environmental and heavy civil projects. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring, earned as work progresses on landfill construction, road building, ash impoundment management, and site development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

R.B. Jergens is a mid-size general contractor based in Vandalia, Ohio that delivers environmental and heavy civil construction services. Its work spans specialized earthwork (landfill cells, caps, superfund sites), industrial and commercial site work, DOT public infrastructure (roads, bridges), coal combustion residuals (CCR/ash impoundment) management, and soil stabilization (chemical stabilization, full-depth reclamation, pavement pulverization). Projects are performed directly with project owners, municipalities, and industrial clients across Southern Ohio.

Product overview

R.B. Jergens is an environmental and heavy civil construction company offering five distinct service offerings: Specialized Earthwork (landfill cells, caps, and superfund remediation), Industrial/Commercial Site Work (site development, paving, and concrete), DOT Public Work (road construction since 1973), Coal Combustion Residuals management (CCR/ash impoundment handling), and Soil Stabilization (chemical stabilization and pavement reconstruction). The company operates from Vandalia, Ohio and maintains a large fleet of heavy equipment including hydraulic excavators, amphibious excavators, tracked bulldozers, articulated dump trucks, compactors, asphalt pavers, and specialized concrete equipment to deliver projects throughout Southern Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialized Earthwork Waste containment construction including landfill cells and caps, liquid and gaseous removal systems, and superfund site remediation, delivered to environmental and public-sector clients by crews experienced in field construction techniques.
• Industrial/Commercial Site Work Environmental and heavy civil construction projects for industrial and commercial clients including public improvement projects, roads, bridges, site development, asphalt paving, and concrete work in the Vandalia, Ohio area.
• DOT Public Work Road construction services for state, county, and municipal DOT clients spanning local streets to interstate highways across Southern Ohio, including bridges and related infrastructure.
• Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Management Specialized management of CCR ash impoundments for utilities and industrial clients, with dedicated specialty equipment, safety protocols, and personnel training to handle ash impoundment challenges.
• Soil Stabilization Pavement reconstruction services including chemical stabilization, full-depth reclamation, pavement pulverization, and soil drying to meet quality standards for infrastructure projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completes complicated road projects and complex earthwork projects where other contractors cannot meet demand

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• John R. Jurgensen Company: Cincinnati, Ohio heavy highway and paving contractor with deep DOT relationships. Comparable in DOT Public Work and asphalt paving capabilities within the Southern Ohio regional market.
• The Ruhlin Company: Ohio-based heavy civil and environmental contractor performing earthwork, landfill, and CCR-related construction across the Midwest. Directly comparable to R.B. Jergens in scope (heavy civil + environmental) and geography.
• Kokosing Construction Company: Westerville, Ohio heavy civil contractor with environmental, transportation, site development, and industrial work. Comparable to R.B. Jergens as a diversified Ohio-based general contractor spanning DOT, environmental, and industrial site work.
• Great Lakes Construction Co. Ohio-headquartered heavy/highway and site development contractor serving Ohio and the Midwest. Closely comparable in DOT road-building and site development capabilities to R.B. Jergens' Industrial/Commercial Site Work line.
• Sunesis Environmental: Ohio-based environmental remediation and demolition contractor performing site cleanup, tank removal, and brownfield redevelopment. Comparable to R.B. Jergens' Specialized Earthwork and superfund remediation capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: Large publicly traded provider of hazardous waste management, environmental remediation, and industrial services. Comparable to R.B. Jergens as a much larger incumbent spanning industrial hazardous waste and remediation services.
• Charah Solutions: National provider of coal combustion residuals management, including ash pond closure and beneficial reuse. Comparable to R.B. Jergens' CCR service line as a broader, specialized incumbent in the same niche.
• Republic Services: Major North American waste management and recycling company operating landfills and transfer stations. Comparable as a broad incumbent on the landfill/containment infrastructure value chain where R.B. Jergens provides specialized construction.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American solid waste collection, landfill, and environmental services company. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the landfill and waste containment value chain where R.B. Jergens provides construction services.

Emerging players

• Stericycle: Specialty waste services provider focused on regulated and compliance-driven waste streams. Adjacent comparator to R.B. Jergens' environmental remediation and hazardous material handling competencies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rbjergens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r.b.-jergens-contractors-inc

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Investors

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Investments

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