CCL Apprentice I (Barton & Bee Branch)

About the role

Learn on‑the‑job under the supervision of a journeyman. Apprentices begin by learning core construction skills that provide a foundation of safety and productivity across all industry sectors, including Construction Site Safety Orientation; Introduction to Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Basic Rigging and Material Handling; Basic Communication and Employability Skills; Confined Space Awareness; Fall Protection; and First Aid/CPR/AED. Successful completion of the core skills leads to increased industry knowledge in one or more areas of concentration: Industrial, Wind and Solar Construction.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit enthusiasm to learn and eagerness to build knowledge, putting in effort to develop skills.
• Attend formal training and complete on‑the‑job training.
• Complete all homework to build knowledge and meet apprenticeship requirements.
• Keep a log of on‑the‑job training activities.
• Complete all tests, presentations, and required evaluations.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Observe health and safety procedures and promote/company safety policies.
• Attend all onsite training to understand new tools, equipment, and work procedures.
• Learn and perform general tasks involving physical labor; may operate hand and power tools such as air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and various other equipment.
• May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support excavation sides, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and waste.
• Adhere to the business’ set standards, follow all rules, and comply with legal regulations.
• Perform tasks and other duties as directed by Journeyman/Supervisor; may assist other craft workers.
• Meet hard deadlines and work to strict schedules.
• Solve problems and think critically to resolve issues.
• Follow instructions clearly and work well as part of a team.

Qualifications

Work Experience and Education: High school diploma or GED; must be at least 18 years of age; 0 to 4,000 on‑the‑job training hours; experience using basic power tools preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Take reasonable care of own and others’ health and safety, working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles; ability to travel and work away from home base for the entire apprenticeship duration; ability to perform tasks as directed by Journeyman; written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Typical construction site environment. Requires working in cramped workspaces and awkward positions; exposure to very hot (above 90 °F) or very cold (below 32 °F) temperatures and inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain; work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting; exposure to distracting or uncomfortable noise levels; work around hazardous equipment.

Benefits and Pay

Compensation: $20.00 per hour (commensurate with experience). Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase. 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care). Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partnership.