Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice

Black & Veatch Corporation; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies is recruiting for an Operator Equip Apprentice 1 in Cleveland, MS. The role provides classroom and on-the-job training for construction equipment operation, focusing on safety, tool handling, equipment inspection, and proper material movement.

As an apprentice, you will complete related instruction totaling at least 144 hours per year across core safety and construction topics while gaining hands-on experience with heavy equipment under supervision.

Qualifications

• 0 – 9 months experience or 0 – 1500 hours as an equipment operator.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate Heavy-Duty Construction or Installation Equipment and Machinery.
• Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required.
• Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to the appropriate locations.
• Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.

Education

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations

NCCER Rigger

NCCER Site Layout

Job description

Black & Veatch Family of Companies is recruiting for an Operator Equip Apprentice 1 in Cleveland, MS. The role provides classroom and on-the-job training for construction equipment operation, focusing on safety, tool handling, equipment inspection, and proper material movement.

As an apprentice, you will complete related instruction totaling at least 144 hours per year across core safety and construction topics while gaining hands-on experience with heavy equipment under supervision.