Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice

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

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.