Sargent Construction Academy

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

Benefits:

• 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 statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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