Trainee Skilled Construction Laborer

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. is seeking candidates for a PENNDOT OJT skilled highway construction laborer in Altoona, PA.

The role focuses on developing skills to work with the labor crew under the Laborer Foreman, including reading plans, using tools, and performing traffic safety and paving tasks. The trainee will receive instruction from the foreman, gain practical experience with erosion control, material handling, and road maintenance, and pursue journeyman progression through on-the-job

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid license (equipment operator, truck driver or highway).
• Demonstrate basic aptitude and interest in the craft.

Responsibilities

• Read roadway plans and drawings under supervision.
• Use and care of hand and power tools.
• Assist with erosion and sediment control measures.
• Assist with maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Receive/unload materials such as concrete pipe.
• Perform asphalt patching and compaction tasks.
• Support labor tasks for road grading.
• Follow foreman guidance and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety mindset

Plan reading

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Summary

Per PENNDOT OJT Manual - Skilled Highway Construction Laborer (90.13) Develop all skills required to perform as a member of the labor crew under the direct supervision of the Laborer Foreman. Works with labor crew and Laborer Foreman in the reading of roadway plans and drawings; use and care of hand and power tools; tasks and installation of Erosion and Sediment Control measures; tasks involving the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic; tasks in the receiving and unloading of concrete pipe; tasks necessary for asphalt patching and compacting; labor tasks for road grading. Performs other related duties as directed by the Foreman.

Skills to be learned with the supervision of the supervising foreman

• Receive instruction on plan reading and standard drawings.
• Receive instruction, observe and assist the foreman and labor crew as outlined in job description.
• Review general understanding and use of all hand and power tools to be used on this project.
• Review procedures for the maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Receive instruction, demonstration, and care of all equipment.
• Review methods of erosion and sediment control measures.
• Review material delivery procedures.
• Review asphalt patching and compacting procedures.
• Review labor tasks for road grading.
• Receive additional instruction from foreman.

Hiring Considerations

The following guidelines are set forth to insure the safety and well being of a trainee and fellow worker.

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• The applicant should demonstrate evidence of a reasonable amount of intelligence to handle the technical elements of the job.
• The applicant should show evidence of a reasonable amount of aptitude and interest in the craft.
• The applicant shall have a valid license (i.e., equipment operator, truck driver or highway).
• No applicant shall be accepted as a trainee in any classification in which they have successfully completed a training program leading toward journeyperson status, or in which such person has been gainfully employed as a journeyman by virtue of informal on-the-job training.
• If an individual or apprentice was enrolled as a ‘trainee’ and has quit three (3) times, they will no longer be eligible to participate in the program. This determination can be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good health or be able to pass a pre-job physical, should one be required.

Special Provisions (TSPs) #1999-9999

DESCRIPTION - As part of the project equal employment opportunity affirmative action program, provide on-the-job training aimed at developing candidates toward full journeymen in the type of trade or job classification.

Construction – subparagraph,c.

• Training and upgrading of minorities and women toward journeyman status is a primary objective of this special provision.
• Documentation of ethnic claim may be necessary to ensure eligibility for PENNDOT OJT Program.