Construction Field Trainee / Apprentice - Concrete & Specialty Services

Cobra Southeast Construction Services Co.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

FSA medical savings

401(k) with profit sharing

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cobra Southeast Construction Services is seeking motivated individuals for an Entry-Level Field Trainee role. No prior specialty construction experience is required as you train alongside seasoned veterans toward rapid advancement to Lead Operator across multiple trades.

The company invests in your growth with structured field mentoring, CSDA certifications, and full-time work with strong benefits and career potential. Join a team delivering high-precision work across six states.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn multiple technical trades.
• Ability to lift 75-100+ lbs and work in varied weather.
• Driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Provide steel-toe boots; PPE provided by company.

Responsibilities

• Train on flat slab saws, wall saws, core drills, and diamond wire sawing systems.
• Learn GPR imaging and electromagnetic locating to identify utilities and rebar.
• Assist in structural strengthening, FRP installations, epoxy anchoring, and load modifications.
• Support concrete construction, forming, placing, patching, and finishing on industrial sites.
• Master field logistics, site prep, slurry containment, water control, and OSHA safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Learning agility

Shift flexibility

Driver's license

Work authorization

Teamwork

Tools

GPR equipment

Concrete saws

Electromagnetic locators

Job description

Cobra Southeast Construction Services is hiring motivated individuals ready to launch a high-paying, multifaceted trade career as an Entry-Level Field Trainee. No prior specialty construction experience is required-we are looking for dependable, ambitious candidates eager to learn cutting-edge trades from the ground up and build a long-term future with our team.

You will train alongside seasoned industry veterans with decades of field leadership. We invest heavily in our workforce and prioritize internal advancement: your dedication on the job paves a clear, rapid path to becoming a certified Lead Operator across multiple disciplines.

Back over 25 years of industry excellence across six states, Cobra delivers high-precision solutions using top-tier technology, modern machinery, and rigorous safety standards.

Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive Trade Mastery: Learn a diverse array of high-demand skills-including precision concrete cutting, GPR subsurface imaging, utility locating, structural augmentation, concrete construction, and advanced specialty demolition.
• Paid Apprenticeship & Training: Earn while you learn through structured field mentoring and industry-recognized CSDA (Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association) certifications.
• Year-Round Stability: Steady, full-time work with no seasonal layoffs.
• Top-Tier Equipment: Work with state-of-the-art saws, robotic tools, high-frequency GPR systems, and electromagnetic locators.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability, and FSA medical savings.
• Retirement & Wealth Building: 401(k) with discretionary annual profit sharing.
• Work-Life Balance: Sustainable scheduling designed to respect your life outside of work.

What You'll Do & Learn:

• Specialty Cutting & Coring: Train on the setup and operation of flat slab saws, wall saws, core drills, and diamond wire sawing systems.
• Subsurface Scanning & Locating: Learn non-destructive Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) imaging and electromagnetic line locating to identify rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, and underground utilities.
• Structural Augmentation & Modification: Assist in structural strengthening, carbon fiber installations (FRP), epoxy anchoring, precision stitching, and structural load modifications.
• Concrete Construction & Placement: Support specialized structural forming, placing, patching, and finishing across commercial and industrial job sites.
• Field Logistics & Site Care: Master jobsite prep, slurry containment/vacuum systems, water control, rig loading, tool maintenance, and OSHA-compliant safety enforcement.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Work Ethic & Mindset: Mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine eagerness to master multiple technical trades.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift and maneuver 75-100+ lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in varied weather conditions.
• Aptitude for Learning: Comfort with tape-measure precision, spatial awareness, and basic math (we provide complete field-measurement training).
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work variable shifts (days, nights, occasional weekends, or occasional regional travel based on project needs).
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean, insurable driving record.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Personal Gear: Must provide your own sturdy, steel-toe leather work boots (all specialty PPE is company-provided).

Cobra Southeast Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified females, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.