4663 - Operator Equip Apprentice 1
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Company : Bird Electric Enterprises
Req Id : 107454
Opportunity Type : Craft (non-union)
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
Apprentice will receive classroom and on the job training for Construction Equipment Operator.
Key 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
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
NCCER Rigger
NCCER Site Layout
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Certifications
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
NCCER Rigger
NCCER Site Layout
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
Requires repetitive movement.
Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Typical construction site environment
Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
Work around hazardous equipment.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
Competencies
Salary Plan
EQU: Equipment Operations
Job Grade
002
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