Operator Equip Apprentice 3

Jobtailor; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is offering a Construction Equipment Operator training program in Cleveland, Mississippi. You will receive classroom and on-the-job training to operate heavy equipment and demonstrate safe work habits.

The role requires 1.5–2.25 years of equipment operation or 3001–4500 hours, and a CDL if operating on public roads. Applicants must be 18+ and able to pass onboarding checks, with a commitment to learning safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1.5–2.25 years of equipment operation experience or 3001–4500 hours.
• Developing knowledge of operating limitations and safe work practices.
• CDL required when equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pre-employment onboarding checks may include background, drug screen and MVR per law.

Responsibilities

• Receive classroom and on-the-job training for Construction Equipment Operator.
• Demonstrate positive working habits and attendance.
• Practice safety procedures including pre-task planning and hazard identification.
• Identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials.
• Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to appropriate locations.
• Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required.
• Operate machinery such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
• Review blueprints, plans, or diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences.
• Attend Related Technical Instruction delivered through classroom, virtual, or independent study.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

Pre-employment onboarding

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receive classroom and on the job training for Construction Equipment Operator
• Demonstrate positive working habits and work attendance
• Practice safety procedures including pre-task planning and identifying hazards
• Identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials
• Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to appropriate locations
• Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required
• Operate machinery such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes
• Review blueprints, plans, or diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences
• Attend a sequence of Related Technical Instruction which will be delivered through a combination of traditional classroom training, virtual training and/or independent study

Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 – 2.25 years' experience or 3001 – 4500 hours as an equipment operator
• Developing knowledge of operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating construction machinery such as bulldozers and excavators while adhering to safety procedures and practices. Capable of interpreting blueprints and plans to execute work requirements effectively.