Job Description

Are you looking for a new opportunity and want to settle into a stable career with a great company? Sargent Construction Academy can provide you with the tools to forge a rewarding career in construction. Start earning pay the day you step into the classroom and continue training in the field. Sargent offers competitive pay and benefits starting as a full-time laborer and training to run heavy equipment or supervise crews. Individuals who successfully complete their first construction season will receive additional classroom instruction and hands-on training during the winter months.
What You Will Learn:

• Means and Methods of Heavy Construction
• Construction Safety
• Underground Utilities Installation
• Grades and Layout
• Introduction to Equipment & Truck Operation
• Leadership and Personal Life Skills

SCA Location:
Sargent's Training Facility in Orono, ME & jobsites across Maine & New Hampshire
Classes Begin:
April and June 2026
Duties:

• Demolition and/or cleanup
• General construction labor
• Excavation
• Erosion control install and maintenance

This Job Is:

• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $19.50 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k) - traditional & Roth
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Employee Stock Ownership Retirement Plan
• Vision insurance
• Boot reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10-12 hour shift, occasional Saturday shifts depending on project assignment

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required) - lodging, per diem, and most mileage paid

Work Location: In person on projects across Maine & New Hampshire

Skills Required