Veteran Trades Apprentice
About The Position
The Department of Workforce Efficiency (D.O.W.E.) is recruiting veterans and transitioning service members for a paid Registered Apprenticeship with participating employers in the Austin and Central Texas area. This is a full-time, earn-while-you-learn opportunity designed to help veterans transition into long-term careers in the skilled trades. Apprentices work for participating employers while receiving structured on-the-job training and technical instruction in construction, safety, renewable energy, site development, and related skilled-trade work. No prior construction experience is required.
Requirements
- Be a veteran or transitioning service member
- Be available for an in-person interview in Austin on September 21 or September 22
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be authorized to work in the United States
- Have a valid government-issued photo ID
- Have reliable transportation to jobsites
- Be available for full-time work
- Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Be able to understand jobsite safety instructions and required training in English
- Be willing to complete the Department of Workforce Efficiency Physical Statement
Responsibilities
- Assist with site preparation and construction activities
- Handle and organize construction materials
- Assist with concrete and general labor activities
- Assemble structures, modules, and support systems
- Use hand and power tools
- Read and follow drawings and work instructions
- Support solar, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects
- Perform basic inspections and maintenance
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
- Participate in toolbox talks and job hazard analyses
- Follow required PPE and jobsite safety procedures
Benefits
- Paid on-the-job training
- Progressive wage increases
- Supervision and mentorship
- Industry-recognized Journeyworker credential upon successful completion
- No tuition cost to the apprentice
- Build career pathways in construction, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, and other skilled trades
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
