Construction Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator & Lead

Sargent Corporation; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) - traditional & Roth

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Employee Stock Ownership Retirement Plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A construction firm is hiring full-time laborers for training at their facility in Orono, ME, with pay starting at $19.50 per hour. Responsibilities include demolition, excavation, and erosion control work. This position is ideal for those entering or returning to the workforce, offering a supportive learning environment and a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Open to individuals entering or returning to the workforce.
• Limited experience and education acceptable.
• Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform demolition and cleanup tasks.
• Execute excavation duties.
• Install and maintain erosion control.

Skills

Demolition and/or cleanup

Excavation

Erosion control install and maintenance

Construction Safety

Leadership and Personal Life Skills

Education

High school or equivalent

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

April and June 2026

Duties:

• Demolition and/or cleanup
• 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

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

Schedule:

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

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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