10/23/2026
At Vallencourt Construction, the people are what bring every project to life. Behind the equipment and the timelines are crews led by experienced professionals who take pride in doing the work right. A lot of that work starts in the shop, where technicians keep the fleet running so the crews in the field can do their jobs.
Sean Alvers and Alex Harrison are two of those technicians. This month, both finished their two-year technician apprenticeship with Vallencourt Construction.
They each had their own reasons for signing up. For Sean, it was the company itself. He was drawn to the family feel of Vallencourt Construction and saw a place where he could grow. Alex wanted something he could build a future on. “To learn a useful skill that I can have a good career in,” he said.
For two years, they worked alongside experienced technicians, learning the equipment hands-on and picking up what can only be taught on the shop floor. Both say the biggest lesson was learning from the people around them. Sean says it came down to “work hard and take any opportunity to learn from others.” Alex agrees. “You have to be willing to learn from others, learn from mistakes, and keep pushing yourself to get better.”
That is how the program works. Experienced technicians pass down what they know, and apprentices who take it seriously come out with a skill set they can build a career on.
Finishing the program is only the start for both of them. Sean plans to keep strengthening his knowledge every day. Alex is building toward a long-term career as a mechanic.
Their advice for anyone thinking about getting into the trade is simple. Sean keeps it short: show up on time, ready to work. Alex recommends an apprenticeship to anyone getting into a trade “simply for the amount of hands-on learning opportunities that you get.”
For anyone who wants to work on heavy equipment, whether you’re just starting out or already turning wrenches, this is what a career in our shop can look like.
Congratulations to Sean and Alex on finishing the program.
These stories are about more than job titles. They are about the people who make the work possible.