4696 - Laborer Apprentice 2 (Civil)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Newnan, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Overland Contracting Inc., a Black & Veatch company, is hiring a Civil Construction Laborer Apprentice. The apprentice receives classroom and on-the-job training and shadows and assists a Civil Journeyman with planning, laying out, and installing forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts for concrete structures in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves using hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, and install materials; constructing and erecting wooden or prefabricated forms; building supports and shelters; placing, vibrating, leveling, shaping, and finishing concrete; and repairing concrete surfaces. The apprentice also participates in safety programs, work planning, and training; coordinates with other crafts; and learns to interpret plans and specifications. This is a safety-sensitive position in a typical construction-site environment.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
6 months to 1 year of experience, or 1,001 to 2,000 hours, working as a carpenter or in a similar civil craft.
Develop knowledge of using an auto-level and transit for layout and finished-grade verification.
Develop knowledge of fabricating and erecting forms, including steel-framed forms such as Symons.
Develop knowledge of rebar fabrication and placement, including proper tying techniques.
Develop knowledge of placing, finishing, and sealing concrete.
Have all necessary tools, as specified by the Industrial Carpenter tool list.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a background check, drug screen, 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

Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, and install forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts.
Construct, erect, anchor, and brace built-in-place or prefabricated forms according to plans and specifications.
Build wooden structures, including scaffold supports and frame shelters, according to project specifications.
Pour, vibrate, level, smooth, shape, and finish concrete; remove defective spots and patch holes with concrete or epoxy compound.
Install other items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications.
Participate in safety programs, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify and help mitigate hazards, report concerns, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Report accidents and near misses and participate in investigations as needed.
Understand and follow safety rules, warning devices, and lockout/tagout procedures; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Communicate effectively, listen to coworkers' suggestions and concerns, and coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers.
Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities.
Produce work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Learn to read and understand plans and specifications, visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions, and develop understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications.
Plan, lay out, diagram, and install equipment for assigned work.