Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice I (Multiple Locations)

Apprentices will begin by learning the core construction skills that provide a foundation of safety and productivity across all industry sectors. These include but are not limited to:

• 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 knowledge and willingness to develop skills
• Attend formal training and complete on-the-job training
• Complete all homework to meet apprenticeship requirements
• 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
• Operate hand and power tools (e.g., air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment)
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and waste materials
• Adhere to business standards, rules, and 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety, working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles
• Ability to travel and work away from home for the entire duration of the apprenticeship program
• Ability to perform tasks as directed by Journeyman
• Written and verbal communication skills

Working Environment

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

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation: $24.00/hourly
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 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