4663 - Operator Equip Apprentice 1

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Apprentice will receive classroom and on the job training for Construction Equipment Operator. The apprentice will learn to identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials. They will also learn to load, move, and unload materials and equipment, and inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required. The role involves operating heavy-duty construction or installation equipment and machinery, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes, by properly using ignitions, throttles, switches, levers, and pedals. Additionally, the apprentice will learn to properly use and position trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or other machinery to load and move dirt, rocks, materials, and equipment. They will also be trained on loading, securing, lifting, or hoisting materials and equipment through proper hand and audio signals. The position requires reviewing blueprints, plans, or diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences, and properly using lift plans and schematics to accurately excavate, transport, and/or place materials. Documentation and recording of material and equipment use, and any nonconformances, will also be part of the training. Locating underground services, including pipes and wires, prior to beginning work is another key responsibility. The apprentice will attend a sequence of Related Technical Instruction delivered through a combination of traditional classroom training, virtual training, and/or independent study, which may include electronic media. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 144 hours per year of related instruction from areas including Introduction to Construction, Safety, and 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. Specific training modules include 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, and Grades.

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

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
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 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
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.
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.