Trainee Skilled Construction Laborer

About the Role

Develop all skills required to perform as a member of the labor crew under the direct supervision of the Laborer Foreman. Works with the labor crew and Laborer Foreman in:

• Reading of roadway plans and drawings
• Use and care of hand and power tools
• Installation of Erosion and Sediment Control measures
• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic tasks
• Receiving and unloading of concrete pipe
• Asphalt patching and compacting procedures
• Labor tasks for road grading

Performs other related duties as directed by the Foreman.

Skills to be Learned

Under the supervision of the supervising foreman, the following skills will be developed:

• Plan reading and standard drawings
• Use of hand and power tools
• Maintenance and protection of traffic procedures
• Care and operation of equipment
• Erosion and sediment control measures
• Material delivery procedures
• Asphalt patching and compacting techniques
• Labor tasks for road grading

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Demonstrated evidence of reasonable intelligence to handle technical job elements
• Aptitude and interest in the craft
• Valid driver’s license (e.g., equipment operator, truck driver, or highway license)
• No prior completion of a training program leading to journeyperson status or gainful employment as a journeyman in this classification
• Not eligible if previously enrolled as a trainee and quit three times (case-by-case exceptions may apply)

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good health or able to pass a pre-job physical if required

Program Details

This role is part of the project’s equal employment opportunity affirmative action program, providing on-the-job training to develop candidates toward full journeyperson status in the trade or job classification. A primary objective is the training and upgrading of minorities and women toward journeyman status. Documentation of ethnic claim may be required for PENNDOT OJT Program eligibility.