4663 - Operator Equip Apprentice 1

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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About The Position

Apprentice will receive classroom and on the job training for Construction Equipment Operator.

Requirements

• 0 – 9 months experience or 0 – 1500 hours as an equipment operator.
• Developing knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated.
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Site Layout

Responsibilities

• Safety and Work Habits
• Demonstrate positive working habits and work attendance
• Practice safety procedures including pre task and planning and identifying hazards
• Demonstrate knowledge of performing Lock Out Tag Out and other safety requirements
• Use and Care Hand Tools, Power Tools, Equipment and Machinery
• Identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials
• Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to the appropriate locations
• Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required
• Operate Heavy-Duty Construction or Installation Equipment and Machinery
• Operate machinery such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes by properly using ignitions, throttles, switches, levers, and pedals to operate
• Properly use and position trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or other machinery to load and move dirt, rocks, materials, and equipment
• Load, secure, lift or hoist materials and equipment through proper hand and audio signals
• Codes, Standards, Plans, Drawings, and Schematics
• Review blueprints, plans, or diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences
• Properly use lift plans and schematics to accurately excavate, transport and/or place materials
• Document and record of use of materials and equipment, and any nonconformances
• Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
• Attend a sequence of Related Technical Instruction which will be delivered through a combination of traditional classroom training, virtual training and or independent study, which may include electronic media. Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, sequence of instructional competencies/modules are a suggestion only. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 144 hours per year of related instruction from a combination of three areas: (1) Introduction to Construction; (2) Safety; and (3) Concentration or Elective areas. Courses may be substituted if needed due to local conditions, training providers, job specific roles and responsibilities, or planned career pathways.
• Apprenticeship Orientation (Including Anti-Harassment Training)
• Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)
• Introduction to Construction Math
• Introduction to Hand Tools
• Introduction to Power Tools
• Introduction to Construction Drawings
• Introduction to Basic Rigging
• Basic Communication Skills
• Basic Employability Skills
• Introduction to Materials Handling
• Orientation to the Trade
• Heavy Equipment Safety
• Identification of Heavy Equipment
• Utility Tractors
• Grades

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees