Operator Equipment Apprentice 1

Black & Veatch

. Receive classroom and on-the-job training for Construction Equipment Operator .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBelmont • North Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating heavy-duty construction equipment, adhering to safety procedures, and effectively using tools and machinery. Capable of completing technical training and certifications while maintaining reliable attendance and positive work habits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations CertificationCommercial Driver's LicenseLock Out Tag Out ProceduresBlueprint ReadingHeavy-Duty Equipment Operation

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Hard Skills

Heavy-Duty Equipment OperationBlueprint ReadingHazard IdentificationMaterial HandlingSafety ProceduresEquipment InspectionLoad SecurementRiggingExcavationPre-Task Planning

Soft Skills

Positive Work HabitsReliable AttendanceCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

BulldozerExcavatorRoad GraderBackhoePower CraneShovelTractor

Certifications & Qualifications

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations CertificationNCCER Highway / Heavy Construction CertificationNCCER Rigger CertificationNCCER Site Layout CertificationMedical Examiner's Certificate

Industry Keywords

Construction Equipment OperatorSafety-Sensitive PositionConstruction MathApprenticeship TrainingHeavy Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive classroom and on-the-job training for Construction Equipment Operator
Demonstrate positive working habits and reliable attendance
Practice safety procedures, including pre-task planning and hazard identification
Perform Lock Out Tag Out and other safety requirements
Identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials
Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to appropriate locations
Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery
Operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, backhoes, and other heavy-duty construction or installation equipment
Use trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, and other machinery to load and move dirt, rocks, materials, and equipment
Load, secure, lift, or hoist materials and equipment using proper hand and audio signals
Review blueprints, plans, and diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences
Use lift plans and schematics to excavate, transport, and place materials
Document material and equipment use and nonconformances
Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, before beginning work
Complete at least 144 hours per year of related technical instruction across construction, safety, and concentration/elective areas
Complete apprenticeship orientation, safety, construction math, tool, drawing, rigging, communication, employability, materials handling, trade, and heavy-equipment training

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–9 months of experience or 0–1,500 hours as an equipment operator
Developing knowledge of operating limitations and safe work practices for each piece of equipment
Executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before operating
Commercial driver's license required when equipment is operated on public roads
Must be at least 18 years of age
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations certification/qualification
NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction certification/qualification
NCCER Rigger certification/qualification
NCCER Site Layout certification/qualification
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts performing hard physical labor outdoors in varying temperatures and weather
Ability to work in cramped, cluttered, uneven, and confined spaces
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
Ability to use hands for repetitive handling and control of tools or equipment
Ability to work around hazardous equipment and in distracting or uncomfortable noise levels
Safety-sensitive position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Robust wellness program
Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period
Company-matched 401(k) plan
Vendor discounts
AD&D insurance
Pre-tax accounts
Voluntary legal plan
Identity theft and credit monitoring services
B&V Credit Union
Classroom and on-the-job training
Related technical instruction and apprenticeship training