Construction Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator & Lead
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator -
Construction
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
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:
Email: employment
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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