CCL Apprentice I (Banita Creek)

MasTec Inc • Nacogdoches, TX

18h

About The Position

Learn on the job under the supervision of a journeyman. Apprentices begin by learning core construction skills that provide a foundation of safety and productivity across industry sectors. These include construction site safety orientation; construction math; hand and power tools; construction drawings; basic rigging and material handling; communication and employability skills; confined-space awareness; fall protection; and First Aid/CPR/AED. After successfully completing core skills, apprentices progress to increased industry knowledge in one or more areas of concentration: industrial, wind, and solar construction.

The role involves attending formal and on-the-job training, completing related homework and evaluations, keeping a training activity log, and learning and performing general construction labor. Apprentices work under the direction of a journeyman or supervisor, may assist other craft workers, and must follow company, legal, health, and safety requirements. The role requires travel and work away from the home base area for the entire apprenticeship program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Between 0 and 4,000 on-the-job training hours.
• Ability to travel and work away from the home base area for the entire apprenticeship program.
• Ability to perform tasks as directed by a journeyman.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety, including taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using basic power tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit enthusiasm for learning and eagerness to develop knowledge and skills.
• Attend formal training and complete on-the-job training.
• Complete homework and other apprenticeship requirements.
• Keep a log of on-the-job training activities.
• Complete tests, presentations, and other required evaluations.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Observe health and safety procedures and take responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Attend available onsite training to learn about new tools, equipment, and work procedures.
• Learn and perform general tasks involving physical labor.
• May operate hand and power tools and equipment, including air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and other instruments.
• May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces for excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.
• Follow business standards, rules, and legal regulations.
• Perform tasks and other duties as directed by a journeyman or supervisor.
• May assist other craft workers.
• Meet 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.

Benefits

• $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan choice; coverage for spouse and domestic partnership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED