Operator Equip Apprentice 4 Join Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) and build with pride. Every role matters you're responsible for your work, your crew, and the quality you deliver. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable, built into every job, every site, and every decision so our teams return home safe each day. You'll work with skilled professionals on critical infrastructure projects, using proven tools and hands-on experience to grow your craft. With steady work across power, water, grid, and industrial markets and site amenities that put you first you'll have the support to grow your skills and the opportunity to be part of work that keeps communities running. Apprentice will receive classroom and on the job training for Construction Equipment Operator.
Key responsibilities include:
Safety and Work Habits Demonstrate positive working habits and work attendance Practice safety procedures including pre task and planning and identifying hazards Use and Care Hand Tools, Power Tools, Equipment and Machinery Identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to the appropriate locations Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required Operate Heavy-Duty Construction or Installation Equipment and Machinery Properly use and position trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or other machinery to load and move dirt, rocks, materials, and equipment Load, secure, lift or hoist materials and equipment through proper hand and audio signals Codes, Standards, Plans, Drawings, and Schematics Review blueprints, plans, or diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences Properly use lift plans and schematics to accurately excavate, transport and/or place materials Document and record of use of materials and equipment, and any nonconformances Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, prior to beginning work Attend a sequence of Related Technical Instruction which will be delivered through a combination of traditional classroom training, virtual training and or independent study, which may include electronic media.
Preferred Qualifications:
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction NCCER Rigger NCCER Site Layout
Minimum Qualifications:
2.25 - 3 years' experience or 4501 - 6000 hours as an equipment operator. Developing knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated. 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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. Requires repetitive movement. Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. Typical construction site environment. Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Work around hazardous equipment.
Competencies: Salary Plan EQU: Equipment Operations Job Grade 200
