2027 Sargent Construction Academy - Paid Training

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. Who is this position for?

• Those that have been graduated from high school at least 1 year, are new to construction, and are looking to learn the trade and start a career with Sargent as a laborer (March/April 2027 start)
• June 2027 high school graduates looking to enter the workforce after graduation and are looking to learn the trade and start a career with Sargent as a laborer (June 2027 start) 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 Career advancement opportunities:
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Site Leadership Positions
• Office Leadership Positions SCA Location: Sargent’s Training Facility in Orono, ME & jobsites across Maine & New Hampshire Classes Begin: March/April or June 2027 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/no construction experience and education Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $20.25 per hour + time-and-a-half overtime after 40 hours per pay period Benefits: 401(k) - traditional & Roth 401(k) matching Profit Sharing 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 (Required) 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