Construction Craft Apprentice I - Field Services

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Beitzel Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our Construction Craft Apprenticeship Program as a Construction Craft Apprentice I. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a long-term career in the skilled trades through a structured, two-year apprenticeship that combines classroom instruction with full-time, hands-on field experience.

Apprentices will receive in-class training taught by Beitzel’s in-house subject matter experts while working alongside experienced tradespeople in the field. Throughout the program, apprentices will gain exposure to a variety of industries and trades, including construction, concrete, electrical, millwright, excavation, solar, and other industrial services performed by Beitzel Corporation.

This is an entry-level position designed for individuals who are eager to learn, work hard, and develop a strong foundation in industrial construction and skilled trades. By the end of the two-year program, apprentices will have a well-rounded understanding of Beitzel’s work and the opportunity to pursue a career path in the trade that best fits their skills and interests.

This position requires flexibility, as work may include extensive travel, overnight stays, extended hours, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor for a variety of projects to include concrete work, rebar, masonry, welding, pipefitting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, rigging, excavation, ditching, trenching, etc.
• Learn to read blueprints and drawings
• Learn to safely and effectively utilize hand tools and power tools
• Learn to accurately calibrate and read a variety of measurement tools
• Learn to set up transits and perform job-site layouts
• Learn to safely operate small equipment such as skid steers, telehandlers, mini excavators, etc.
• Regularly attend apprenticeship classes as scheduled and stay up-to-date with required course material

Working Conditions

• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, squat, and climb a ladder
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather
• Perform duties on-site at industrial locations to include uneven terrain

Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates with relevant trade school or vocational training
• Possesses a mechanical aptitude
• Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools preferred
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to read tape measures accurately preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow work direction and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to effectively solve problems