Construction Craft Laborer – Apprentice - Angleton and Dallas areas, Texas (Job Number: 934390)

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL Solar Constructors, Inc., we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead at our future, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

With the launch of the PCL Solar Constructors, Inc apprenticeship program this October, we're also looking at what's next for you and helping you invest in building a career you're proud of.

As a Construction Craft Laborer - Apprentice for PCL Solar Constructors, Inc., you will contribute to our team by:

• Safely use Hand & Power Tools.

• Work safely at all times and promote safety to others around you.

• Perform quality work as determined by your supervisor and project specifications.

• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.

• Assist immediate supervisor with aligning future tasks to be completed.

• Must work well as part of a team.

• Work within all PCL and client guidelines.

• Prepare worksites by clearing debris, setting up scaffolding, and ensuring that necessary tools and materials are readily available.

• Keep a clean work area as well as clean tools, equipment, and material.

• Plan and layout inventory from the warehouse as directed.

• Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.

• Use pick, shovel, and wheelbarrow.

• Support the installation team in assembling and installing solar panels, racking systems, and other components according to project specifications.

• Assist in checking that areas are barricaded and travel paths are clear.

• Assist electricians in routing and securing wiring for solar energy systems, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards.

• Load and unload materials and equipment from trucks, ensuring proper handling and storage to prevent damage.

• Pack and unpack boxes, crates, and/or sacks of materials

• Prioritize tasks according to job schedule and direction.

• Identify and assemble all necessary materials and equipment for a particular task and deliver those items where they are needed on the project site.

• Keep track of all components and materials for your project tasks.

• Participate fully in health, safety, quality, and environmental processes and inspections to ensure that installations meet regulatory requirements and quality standards.

What you will bring to the role:

Skills:

*Some math knowledge and skills as related to the job tasks. Able to add, subtract, multiple, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.

*Able to effectively use verbal and written communication skills.

*Use basic hand (hammer, screwdriver, broom) and power tool (hand compactors, drill) skills.

*Successfully complete the appropriate PCL skills assessment tests.

*Ability to understand and follow directions.

Education:

• Must be willing to attend and successfully complete continued training applicable to the job as deemed necessary by PCL. Training may include the NCCER curriculum, other third party courses, and PCL or PCL developed classes.

• Must have valid driver’s license or other government issued identification.

Physical:

• Must comply with PCL’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.

• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by PCL.

• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.)

• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. PCL policy requires getting assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.

• Must be able to work a 10 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside weather conditions.

• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.).

• Must be able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

• Must work all hours needed at the jobsite and possible weekends with short notice.

Safety/Environment:

• Must be able to pass applicable site-specific training.

• Must undertake the appropriate safety/environmental training commensurate with the position and location.

• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures as needed or directed in a safe manner.

• CPR and 1st Aid trained when required.

• Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs, labels, and permits in English.

PCL Solar Constructors, Inc. is an innovative, safety-oriented company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work everyday. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact Director of Apprenticeship program at FERodriguez@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!

Company: PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc.

Job Posting: Sep 21, 2024

Closing Date: Ongoing

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Angleton and Dallas areas