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Apprenticeship Program: Operating Engineer

Lone Star Civil is hiring Operating Engineer apprentices to join our civil sitework crew. Apprentices train under experienced journey workers to operate heavy equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, excavators, and loaders, used to excavate, move, and grade earth and to prep sites for concrete and paving.

This is a paid, 2-year apprenticeship. U.S. Department of Labor registration is in progress.

Location: San Antonio, TX
Employment type: Full-time, 2-year apprenticeship program
Wage: $15.00/hour
Reports to: Assigned journey worker / Project Manager

Essential duties & responsibilities

Learn and follow job site safety regulations.
Operate and position equipment such as bulldozers, graders, backhoes, and loaders to clear, grade, and level sites.
Coordinate machine movement with crew members using hand or radio signals.
Locate underground utilities before digging.
Assist with routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
Read basic construction plans to understand work requirements.
Load and haul material as needed.
Communicate with supervisors and crew about job progress.
Complete related training instruction and skills checkpoints as part of the apprenticeship.

Minimum qualifications

At least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Reliable, willing to learn, comfortable working outdoors on active construction sites

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Lone Star Civil, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are reviewed without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status.

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