Trainee Skilled Construction Laborer

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Skilled Highway Construction Laborer to develop essential skills under supervision. Responsibilities include reading plans, operating tools, and performing tasks related to road construction, with a focus on safety and training. Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a valid license, and demonstrate a commitment to learning the craft.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Valid license required (e.g., equipment operator, truck driver).
• Demonstrated interest in the craft.

Responsibilities

• Assist the labor crew and foreman in various tasks.
• Learn to operate hand and power tools.
• Follow procedures for maintenance and protection of traffic.

Skills

Skill in reading roadway plans

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Knowledge of erosion and sediment control

Traffic maintenance procedures

Asphalt patching and compacting

Road grading tasks

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.