Heavy Equipment Operator - Apprentice

PCL Construction; Texas; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator - Apprentice in Brazoria County, Texas. This role involves using hand tools, operating equipment, and ensuring safety on-site. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and are committed to completing training. Join a respected company dedicated to safety and community development.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to attend and complete training for the Heavy equipment apprenticeship.
• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Safely use hand and power tools and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist supervisor with aligning future tasks and read work procedures.
• Operate powered equipment according to project specifications.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

Must have valid driver’s license

18 years of age minimum

Continued training for Heavy equipment apprenticeship

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Heavy Equipment Operator - Apprentice - Brazoria county, Texas (Job Number: 934901)

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL Solar Constructors, Inc., we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead at our future, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

With the launch of the PCL Solar Constructors, Inc apprenticeship program this October, we're also looking at what's next for you and helping you invest in building a career you're proud of.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator - Apprentice for PCL Solar Constructors, Inc., you will contribute to our team by:

• Safely use Hand & Power Tools.
• Work safely at all times and promote safety to others around you.
• Perform quality work as determined by your supervisor and project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Keep a clean work area as well as clean tools, equipment, and material.
• Assist immediate supervisor with aligning future tasks to be completed.
• Read and interpret drawings, operating and machine instructions and manuels to determine work procedures.
• Properly set up machine before beginning work.
• Plan and layout inventory from the warehouse as directed.
• Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment.
• Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic, or electrical powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications.
• Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines and equipment.
• Scoop, lift, swing, or dump material. Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
• Properly set up machine before installing piles.
• Effectively communicate with pile tender beforeand during installation of piles.
• Properly set-up and use lasers and receivers for pile elevation hights.
• Selects type and size of related materials according to the job specifications.
• Plans sequence of activities to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Understand and implement Red Tag procedures relating to equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist in checking that areas are barricaded and travel paths are clear.
• Work within all PCL and client guidelines.
• Load and unload trucks and/or rail cars.
• Prioritize tasks according to job schedule and direction.
• Identify and assemble all necessary materials and equipment for a particular task and deliver those items where they are needed on the project site.
• Keep track of all components and materials for your project tasks.
• Participate fully in health, safety, quality, and environmental processes.
  
  

Skills

What you will bring to the role:

• Some math knowledge and skills as related to the job tasks. Able to add, subtract, multiple, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Able to effectively use verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read, write, and understand English
• Meet appropriate apprenticeship program requirements
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
  
  

Education

• Must be willing to attend and successfully complete continued training applicable to the Heavy equipment apprenticeship program as deemed necessary by PCL. Training include the NCCER curriculum, other third party curriculum, and PCL developed curriculum.
• Must have valid driver’s license or other government issued photo identification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
  
  

Physical

• Must comply with PCL’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening, physical examination (if necessary),as required by PCL.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.)
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. PCL policy requires getting assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to work a 10 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside weather conditions.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.).
• Must be able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.
• Must work all hours needed at the jobsite and possible weekends with short notice.
  
  

Safety/Environment

• Must be able to pass applicable site-specific training.
• Must undertake the appropriate safety/environmental training commensurate with the position and location.
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures as needed or directed in a safe manner.
• Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs, labels, and permits in English.
  
  

PCL Solar Constructors, Inc. is an innovative, safety-oriented company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work everyday. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact Director of Apprenticeship program at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!

Company: PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc.

Job Posting: Jun 17, 2025

Closing Date: Ongoing

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Brazoria county

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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