Construction Field Apprentice

About the role

Maldonado-Burkett, LLP (M-B), a Texas based Engineering firm established in 2007, has an immediate opening in Corpus Christi, Texas for a Construction Field Apprentice. Our company also carries pre-certifications with TxDOT. M-B nurtures a culture where team members are supported, included, and empowered to make meaningful decisions. We have steadily grown to six offices across Texas and Georgia with almost 100 team members. We offer generous opportunities for career development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of a supervisor, you’ll use a variety of hand and power tools, including jackhammers, drills, earth tampers, cement mixers, grinders, saws, and measuring equipment.
• Typical work includes digging trenches, setting braces to support excavations, setting up cones, markers, and barricades, flagging traffic, and keeping job sites clean and free of debris.
• You’ll follow strict safety standards and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Willingness to obtain a TDLR Electrician Apprentice License (fees paid by M-B)
• Ability to work occasional to frequent overtime and travel when required
• Able to stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds, and up to 150 pounds with help
• Able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and eligible for coverage under the company’s commercial auto insurance policy, which requires drivers to be 23 years or older and carry a valid TX driver’s license.
• Offers are contingent on a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record Check, a pre-employment drug screen, and a criminal background check; safety impact employees are subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.
• If hired, applicant must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility, as listed with the local Texas Workforce Commission office or http://www.twc.state.tx.us/.

Benefits

• Health / Dental / Vision with Employer Contribution
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and PTO Accrual
• Professional Development Opportunities
• TDLR Electrician Apprentice License Paid by M-B
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Provided
• New Pair of Work Boots After 6 Months of Employment and Compliance with M-B Safety Policies

Pay

$17 - $22 per hour, paid out weekly