4696 - Laborer Apprentice 2 (Civil)

Location: Newnan, GA, US

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Company : Overland Contracting Inc

Req Id : 117710

Job Title : 4696 - Laborer Apprentice 2 (Civil)

Location : PJGTNEWNA

Business Unit Sector : OCI-BVOPS-CONSTRUCT EXCL CEFS

Opportunity Type : Craft (non-union)

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

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.

Job Summary

Apprentice will receive classroom and on the job training for Construction Laborer Civil.

Shadow and assist Civil Journeyman in the planning, lay‐out and installation of forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts for installation of concrete structures in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand (i.e. hammer, pliers) and power tools (i.e. skill saw, concrete vibrator) to properly measure, cut, assemble and install forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts; construct built‐in‐place or prefabricated wooden forms, according to specifications for molding concrete structures; erect built‐in‐place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms; insert spreaders and tie‐rods between opposite pieces to maintain specific  dimensions; anchor and brace forms to fixed objects using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks and  timber; build wooden structures such as scaffold supports and supports, and frame shelters according to specifications and project specifications; pour concrete into finished forms to specified textures; vibrate, level, smooth and shape surface of concrete; finish concrete surfaces to specifications; remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder or chisel and hammer and patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional.  If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre‐job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‐up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to co‐workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co‐workers on the job.
• Actively participate in on‐the‐job training and mentoring opportunities with co-workers in your craft when provided.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• With regard to  that  portion  of  the  work  assigned,  develop  complete  understanding  of contract plans and

specifications and plan, lay‐out, diagram, and install equipment.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

One or more of the following

NCCER Concrete Finishing

NCCER Carpenter

NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork

NCCER Rigger

NCCER Scaffolding

NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

Minimum Qualifications

6 months – 1 years’ experience or 1001 - 2000 hours working as a carpenter or similar civil craft. Develop a knowledge of auto‐level and transit for accurate lay‐out and verification of finished grades, fabrication and erection of forms with thorough knowledge of steel framed forms (i.e. Symons); fabrication and placement of rebar including proper tying techniques; and placing, finishing and sealing concrete. In addition, must have all necessary tools (see Industrial Carpenter tool list). Must be at least 18 years of age.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

NCCER Reinforcin