4695 - Laborer Apprentice 1 (Civil)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Newnan, GA

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About The Position

The Laborer Apprentice 1 (Civil) receives classroom and on-the-job training for construction laborer civil work. The apprentice shadows and assists a Civil Journeyman with planning, laying out, and installing forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts for concrete structures in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves hands-on construction tasks, learning craft skills, coordinating with other workers, and meeting quality and safety requirements on construction sites.

This is a full-time, craft position with Overland Contracting Inc., a Black & Veatch company. The role is safety-sensitive and is performed in a typical construction-site environment, including outdoor work and exposure to varied weather, temperatures, lighting, noise, and construction hazards. Shifts may last up to 12 hours and involve hard physical labor.

Requirements

• 0–6 months of experience or 0–1,000 hours working as a carpenter or in a similar civil craft.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have all necessary tools, as identified by the Industrial Carpenter tool list.
• Ability to develop knowledge of auto-levels and transits for layout and grade verification; form fabrication and erection, including steel-framed forms; rebar fabrication, placement, and tying; and concrete placement, finishing, and sealing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Concrete Finishing certification.
• NCCER Carpenter certification.
• NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork certification.
• NCCER Rigger certification.
• NCCER Scaffolding certification.
• NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership certification.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist a Civil Journeyman in planning, laying out, and installing forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts for concrete structures.
• Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, and install forms and related materials; construct or assemble forms and supports according to specifications.
• Pour, vibrate, level, smooth, shape, and finish concrete; remove defective spots and patch holes as needed.
• Install other items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications.
• Participate in safety processes and programs, watch for hazards, report concerns, and use stop-work authority when needed.
• Report accidents and near misses and participate in investigations as needed.
• Participate in pre-job planning and safety discussions, identify hazards, and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate them.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and site-specific training and safety rules; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Communicate effectively, listen to coworkers, and coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers.
• Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities.
• Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Develop an understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications and plan, lay out, diagram, and install equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services.
• B&V Credit Union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed