Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice

Granite Construction Incorporated

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18 years of age minimum
Ability to work day swing and night shifts
Safety procedures for heavy machinery
** Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice to join their accredited apprenticeship program. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in operating heavy machinery while pursuing a journey-level certification. **

Job Summary

  • The Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program provides apprentices the opportunity to develop competencies required of a journey-level operator through on-the-job and instructor-led training.
  • Apprentices will learn to safely perform pre and post operational checks and operate various pieces of equipment including excavators, dozers, and dump trucks on building and highway projects.
  • Upon completion of all requirements and demonstration of competence, journey level Certification will be issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship.

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Match Score: 75

** Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice to join their accredited apprenticeship program. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in operating heavy machinery while pursuing a journey-level certification. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 18 years of age minimum
  • Ability to work day swing and night shifts
  • Safety procedures for heavy machinery
  • Physical stamina for outdoor weather conditions
  • Team collaboration in fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalency
  • Career and Technical Education program completion
  • 1-2 years of construction experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to learn core skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Complete 144 hours of instructor training annually
  • Complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training per year
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • 1-2 years construction experience preferred

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