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 the following areas:

• 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

• 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 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
• No more than three prior withdrawals from the trainee program (case-by-case exceptions possible)
• Ability to pass a pre-job physical if required

Program Details

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