Apprentice / Journeyman

Overview

Position Title: Apprentice/Journeyman Crew Member

Position Purpose and Objectives:

The role entails a wide range of tasks, from basic to difficult to hazardous. These may include clearing and preparing a site; building scaffolds, barricades, bracing, and other structures; and operating concrete mixers, jackhammers, saws, drills, and more.  The experienced crew member directly reports to the Superintendent.

Specific Duties, Functions and Responsibility:

• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
• Load and unload building materials and equipment.
• Dig trenches, backfill holes, and compact earth in preparation for construction.
• Operate and control heavy-duty equipment and machinery like bulldozers, cranes, and excavators.
• Build or take apart bracing, barricades, forms, scaffolding, and other structures.
• Follow construction plans, blueprints, and instructions provided by coworkers.
• Installing steel infrastructure by bolting, wiring, and welding elements together according to the design specifications.
• Constructing steel frames, supports, columns, concrete reinforcements, and other steel structures.
• Preparing for installation by measuring, cutting, aligning, and placing steel structures.
• Participate in all assigned training.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Complete all position certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions according to company and OSHA standards, using equipment and materials appropriately.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance of project and crew members.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet and exceed standards, works quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to work well with others and within a company system.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Shares expertise with others.
• All other duties assigned.

Education and Experience:

Essential

• Three (3) years of experience in construction field
• High-school diploma or GED Certificate
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to use/learn business technology
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred

• Bilingual fluency
• OSHA 30-hour card
• Completion of a certified apprenticeship program

Physical Requirements

Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Starting Hourly Wage: $25+DOE

To Apply: Please email jwcox@ncen.org for an application form. Include “Enklose Crew Member” in the Subject Line.

Minimum Education and Experience