4664 - Operator Equip Apprentice 2

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About the role

Apprentice will receive classroom and on the job training for Construction Equipment Operator.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Work Habits
  • Demonstrate positive working habits and work attendance
  • Practice safety procedures including pre-task planning and identifying hazards
  • Demonstrate knowledge of performing Lock Out Tag Out and other safety requirements
• Use and Care Hand Tools, Power Tools, Equipment and Machinery
  • Identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials
  • Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to the appropriate locations
  • Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required
• Operate Heavy-Duty Construction or Installation Equipment and Machinery
  • Operate machinery such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes by properly using ignitions, throttles, switches, levers, and pedals
  • Properly use and position trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or other machinery to load and move dirt, rocks, materials, and equipment
  • Load, secure, lift or hoist materials and equipment through proper hand and audio signals
• Codes, Standards, Plans, Drawings, and Schematics
  • Review blueprints, plans, or diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences
  • Properly use lift plans and schematics to accurately excavate, transport and/or place materials
  • Document and record use of materials and equipment, and any nonconformances
  • Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
• Attend a sequence of Related Technical Instruction delivered through a combination of traditional classroom training, virtual training, and/or independent study, which may include electronic media
  • Complete a minimum of 144 hours per year of related instruction from a combination of three areas: (1) Introduction to Construction; (2) Safety; and (3) Concentration or Elective areas
  • Courses may be substituted due to local conditions, training providers, job-specific roles, or planned career pathways
• Basic Operational Techniques
  • Introduction to Earth Moving
  • Rough Terrain Forklifts
  • Excavation Math
  • Interpreting Civil Drawings
  • Site Work
  • Soils
  • Loaders
• Participate in all safety-related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to achieve zero injuries
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed

Requirements

• 9 months–1.5 years’ experience or 1501–3000 hours as an equipment operator
• Developing knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Qualifications

• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Site Layout

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas; see and hear naturally or with correction
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to a set procedure
• Requires repetitive movement
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions
• Work in a typical construction site environment
• Work in cramped work spaces and get into awkward positions
• Work in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Work around hazardous equipment
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Life insurance and a robust wellness program
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services
• B&V Credit Union