Construction Craft Apprentice - Traveling

About the role

This role requires frequent travel (domestic) to short project assignments. Apprentices learn on-the-job under the supervision of a journeyman, beginning with core construction skills that provide a foundation of safety and productivity across all industry sectors.

Core skills covered

• 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
• First Aid/CPR/AED

Successful completion of core skills means a move to increased industry knowledge in one or more areas of concentration: Industrial, Wind and Solar Construction.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit an enthusiasm to learn
• Display an eagerness to build their knowledge and are willing to put in the effort to develop their skills
• Attend formal training and complete on-the-job training
• Complete all homework to build their knowledge and skillset and to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship
• Keep log of on-the-job training activities
• Complete all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Observe health and safety procedures
• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Attend all training available onsite to understand new tools, equipment, and work procedures
• Learn and perform general tasks involving physical labor
• May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments
• May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials
• Adhere to the business' set standards, follow all rules, and comply to 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

• 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 required

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek's Zero Injury principles
• Ability to travel and work away from home base area for the entire duration of the apprenticeship program
• Ability to perform tasks as directed by Journeyman
• Written and verbal communication skills

Financial wellbeing

• Compensation: $20.00/hourly, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• Per Diem (Based on travel policy)
• 401(k) with company match & 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