4663 - Operator Equip Apprentice 1

Overland Contracting Inc.; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurances

Life insurance

Robust wellness program

Paid vacation and holiday time

Job summary

Overland Contracting Inc. in North Carolina is seeking an Apprentice Construction Equipment Operator to receive classroom and on-the job training for Construction Equipment Operator.

You will learn to operate heavy equipment, follow safety protocols, read basic plans, and work with a skilled crew on critical infrastructure projects. The program emphasizes NCCER certifications and hands-on practice, with a focus on safety, reliability and career growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 0 – 9 months experience or 0 – 1500 hours as an equipment operator.
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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
• Reviews 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 use of materials and equipment, and any nonconformances
• Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
• Attends 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.
• 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

Education

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations

NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction

NCCER Rigger

NCCER Site Layout

Job description

• Heavy Equipment Safety

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company : Overland Contracting Inc

Location : PJGTBELMO2

Business Unit Sector : OCI-BVOPS-CONSTRUCT EXCL CEFS

Opportunity Type : Craft (non-union)

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch

Join Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) and build with pride. Every role matters — you’re responsible for your work, your crew, and the quality you deliver. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable, built into every job, every site, and every decision so our teams return home safe each day.

You’ll work with skilled professionals on critical infrastructure projects, using proven tools and hands‑on experience to grow your craft. With steady work across power, water, grid, and industrial markets — and site amenities that put you first — you’ll have the support to grow your skills and the opportunity to be part of work that keeps communities running.

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.

Salary Plan

EQU: Equipment Operations

Job Grade

200

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• medical, dental and vision insurances
• life insurance
• robust wellness program
• paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• company matched 401k plan
• vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• pre-taxed accounts
• voluntary legal plan
• identity theft and credit monitoring services
• the B&V Credit Union

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Nearest Major Market

Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market

Concord