4692 - Operator Equip Apprentice 4

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 of 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:
  • Introduction to Construction
  • Safety
  • Concentration or Elective areas (e.g., Skid Steers, Scrapers, Finishing and Grading, Compaction Equipment, Backhoes, Dozers and Excavators)
• Participate in all safety-related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to achieve zero injuries
• Use stop-work authority to address safety concerns until resolved
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed

Requirements

• 2.25 - 3 years’ experience or 4,501 - 6,000 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 (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search)

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
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to a set procedure
• 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 cramped spaces and awkward positions
• Work in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather (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 safety-sensitive

Benefits

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