Construction Field Apprentice

Maldonado-Burkett , LLP; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

Professional Development

TDLR Electrician Apprentice License

PPE Provided

Boots after 6 months

Job summary

Maldonado-Burkett, LLP, a Texas-based engineering firm, is hiring a Construction Field Apprentice in Corpus Christi, TX. The role supports crews on boring, traffic signal, highway, lighting, and commercial electrical projects at various job sites.

This full-time, hourly, on-site position pays $17–$22 per hour and is paid weekly, commensurate with experience. Employees receive benefits including health/dental/vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), Health Savings Account, employer-paid life

Qualifications

• Dependable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Willingness to obtain a TDLR Electrician Apprentice License (fees paid by M-B).
• Ability to work occasional to frequent overtime and travel when required.
• Able to stand, bend, kneel and crouch for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds, and up to 150 pounds with help.
• Able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support crews on boring, traffic signal, highway, lighting and commercial electrical projects; assigned to different job sites as needed.
• Dig trenches, set up cones, markers and barricades; flag traffic and keep sites clean and safe.
• Follow safety standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Hardworking

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Lifting capability

Hand & power tools usage

Tools

Jackhammers

Drills

Earth tampers

Cement mixers

Grinders

Saws

Measuring equipment

Job description

Description

Maldonado-Burkett, LLP (M-B), a Texas based Engineering firm established in 2007, has an immediate opening in Corpus Christi, Texas for a Construction Field Apprentice. Our company also carries pre-certifications with TxDOT. M-B nurtures a culture where team members are supported, included, and empowered to make meaningful decisions. We have steadily grown to six offices across Texas and Georgia with almost 100 team members. We offer generous opportunities for career development and growth. If you’re looking for an opening where you can make an immediate impact, we welcome your application.

Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Full-Time, Hourly, On-site / In Field

Salary

$17 - $22 per hour, paid out weekly (commensurate on experience/qualifications)

Work Perks

• Health / Dental / Vision with Employer Contribution
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and PTO Accrual
• Professional Development Opportunities
• TDLR Electrician Apprentice License Paid by M-B
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)Provided
• New Pair of Work Boots After 6 Months of Employment and Compliance with M-B Safety Policies

What We Are Looking For

M-B is currently hiring a Construction Field Apprentice to be based out of our office in Corpus Christi, TX. This position will support crews on boring, traffic signal, highway, lighting, and commercial electrical projects, and will be assigned to different job sites as needed.

This site is not accessible via public transportation; reliable transportation will be a requirement.

How you’ll make an impact at M-B as a Construction Field Apprentice:

Working under the direction of a supervisor, you’ll use a variety of hand and power tools, including jackhammers, drills, earth tampers, cement mixers, grinders, saws, and measuring equipment. Typical work includes digging trenches, setting braces to support excavations, setting up cones, markers, and barricades, flagging traffic, and keeping job sites clean and free of debris. You’ll follow strict safety standards and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Willingness to obtain a TDLR Electrician Apprentice License (fees paid by M-B)
• Ability to work occasional to frequent overtime and travel when required
• Able to stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds, and up to 150 pounds with help
• Able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions

Conditions Of Employment

Must be eligible to work in the United States and eligible for coverage under the company’s commercial auto insurance policy, which requires drivers to be 23 years or older and carry a valid TX driver’s license. Offers are contingent on a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record Check, a pre-employment drug screen, and a criminal background check; safety impact employees are subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout employment. If hired, applicant must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility, as listed with the local Texas Workforce Commission office or http://www.twc.state.tx.us/.

Equal Opportunity

M-B is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.