4692 - Operator Equip Apprentice 4

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Lake Cormorant, MS

About The Position

The apprentice receives classroom and on-the-job training for construction equipment operation. Training includes related technical instruction delivered through classroom training, virtual training, or independent study. Apprentices must complete at least 144 hours per year of related instruction across construction, safety, and concentration or elective areas. Instruction may cover skid steers, scrapers, finishing and grading, compaction equipment, backhoes, dozers, and excavators. The position is an individual-contributor role in a typical construction-site environment and is considered safety sensitive.

Requirements

2.25–3 years of experience or 4,501–6,000 hours as an equipment operator.
Developing knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment operated.
An executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before operating equipment.
A commercial driver's license is required when equipment will be operated on public roads.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move around confined or cluttered spaces and uneven areas, and maintain the motion and flexibility required for job duties.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing hard physical labor in varied outdoor conditions, temperature extremes, cramped workspaces, and awkward positions.
Ability to work in very hot or very cold temperatures and in inclement weather, varying lighting conditions, and distracting or uncomfortable noise levels.
Ability to work around hazardous equipment.
Ability to see and hear naturally or with correction.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations certification.
NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction certification.
NCCER Rigger certification.
NCCER Site Layout certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate positive work habits and reliable attendance.
Practice safety procedures, including pre-task planning, hazard identification, and Lock Out Tag Out requirements.
Select and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials; load, move, and unload them to appropriate locations; inspect, clean, and service them as required.
Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment, including bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, and backhoes.
Position and use trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, and other machinery to load and move dirt, rocks, materials, and equipment.
Load, secure, lift, or hoist materials and equipment using proper hand and audio signals.
Review blueprints, plans, and diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences; use lift plans and schematics to excavate, transport, or place materials accurately.
Document and record the use of materials and equipment, as well as nonconformances.
Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, before beginning work.
Complete required related technical instruction, with a minimum of 144 hours per year.
Participate in safety processes and programs, work with the team to prevent injuries, identify and report hazards, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Report accidents and near misses to a supervisor and participate in investigations as needed.