829 - Various Entry Positions- Hammond, IN.

Wind Services/Rope Access/Entry Level Ndt Assistants

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us enjoy a respectful, challenging work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work. Apave America is focused on preparing you to succeed in your chosen career path, we take pride in hiring the best candidates and providing a great place for them to work.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass Background Check, Physical, and Drug Screening
• Ability to prove US citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency
• 100% travel will be required

Responsibilities:

• Follow all assigned Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures
• Assist in basic mechanical installations, maintenances, inspections, and upgrades
• Assist in performing work based on established work procedures
• Assist in documenting all work performed
• Report policy or procedure violation
• Repair or replace parts as directed by the Lead Technician
• Possess knowledge about specific tools and be able to use them safely
• Occasionally work independently on a component as part of an equipment maintenance project
• Travel as required (100%)
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments
• Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and clear driving record

Skill Sets and Successful Job Candidate Attributes:

• Demonstrate a passion for safety and service excellence
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Familiarity using computers/tablets and basic understanding of navigating various software applications
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to a dynamic environment
• Effective communicator - works well in teams
• Ability to follow instructions
• Willingness to learn
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Ability to troubleshoot operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Ability to recognize when there is a problem
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to diligently follow instruction
• Attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to climb a 300-foot tower multiple times per day
• Candidates must be able to walk across the hub and, in the event of an emergency, rappel off
• Must be comfortable working at heights of up to 300+ feet
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines.
• Must meet specific weight requirements of tower ladders under OSHA and/or industry standards of 250 to 300 lbs. max, including personal protective equipment (approx. 30 35 lbs.)
• Must be able to see and move throughout site to resolve work problems and facilitate processes; repetitive motion activities may be involved.
• Occasional kneeling and squatting
• Frequent climbing, walking, and standing, and bending
• Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight up to 50 lbs.
• Successful completion of climb test(s) and tower rescue training

*** Apave America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics. ***

We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.