Field Operations Trainee (DOW SkillBridge Program Only)

Allan Myers; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Generous benefits

Job summary

Allan Myers is seeking a Field Operations Trainee (SkillBridge) to learn the heavy civil construction industry and support the Crew Leader in managing a crew on a Virginia project. The role focuses on safety, communication, and hands-on training to prepare for a Field Manager position within 1–2 years.

As a developing trainee, you will perform basic laborer functions while learning task assignments, material procurement, and equipment checks, with on-the-job coaching and a clear growth pathway.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing a team of employees with leadership shown.
• Experience in heavy/civil construction is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safety practices within a construction environment is preferred but not required.
• Known for taking action, building consensus, influencing others, and making purposeful decisions.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to frequently lift heavy objects over 60lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Leader in managing the crew and communicating with the team.
• Conduct morning safety huddles and ensure safety compliance.
• Procure materials and equipment as needed.
• Determine task assignments and supervise laborers’ production.
• Train new hires and provide ongoing training for team members.
• Maintain safety and equipment status documentation and communicate with maintenance.
• Lead team safety meetings and report incidents to Superintendent and HSE.
• Address concerns to Human Resources and work with Superintendent on disciplinary measures.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Decision making

Safety awareness

Job description

Responsibilities

NOTE: This specific job posting is only avaliable for transitioning Active-Duty military sevice members participating under the DOW SkillBridge Progam.

Allan Myers is looking for a hard-working Field Operations Trainee (Skillbridge) who is eager to learn about the heavy civil construction industry. This Trainee will be responsible for assisting the Crew Leader in the management of a crew, conducting morning safety huddles, and effectively communicating with their team members. This position is designed to prepare the Trainee for a Field Manager role within a 1-2 year time period.

Allan Myers build large, important, innovative infrastructure projects that shape the face of the mid-Atlantic region. We provide on-the-job training, best-in-class benefits, and developmental pathways for you to achieve your highest career goals. Join us and let’s build excellence together.

Responsibilities:

In this developmental role, Trainees will perform basic laborer functions on the crew while learning to become responsible for the following tasks.

• Ensures laborers report for work on time and in compliance with all policies regarding appearance and being “fit for work”.
• Procures all necessary materials and equipment.
• Ensures that the work environment is safe for all employees.
• Determines which employees will be responsible for which tasks while on the jobsite.
• Ensures that their laborers’ production is at a sufficient level and maintains documentation for recommending promotions, etc.
• Maintains materials usage documentation.
• Provides initial training for new hires and continual training for all team members.
• Maintains “Image of Excellence” housekeeping. Documents the safety status and overall fitness of all machinery and company equipment under their supervision.
• Communicates with the Equipment Shop on maintenance and repair via email.
• Leads team safety meetings for their crew. Reports incidents and injuries to Superintendent and HSE Team immediately.
• Forwards members’ concerns/complaints to Human Resources. Works with Superintendent on appropriate disciplinary measures.

Reasonable accomodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing a team of employees, displaying significant management and leadership experience. Proven excellence in carrying out drive, results-oriented job duties and responsibilities.
• Experience in a heavy/civil construction industry preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, hand-held equipment, and general commercial construction preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of safety practices within a construction environment preferred, but not required.
• Known for taking action, building consensus, being influential, and making purposeful decisions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to frequently lift heavy objects over 60lbs.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.