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HEO Apprentice I

Wanzek
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Gainesville
Jul 22, 2025
Overview

Learn on-the-job under the supervision of Journeyworkers or qualified professional. Apprentices will begin by learning the core construction skills that provide a foundation of safety and productivity across all industry sectors. These include but are not limited to: Construction Site Safety Orientation; Introduction to Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Basic Rigging and Material Handling; Basic Communication and Employability Skills; Confined Space Awareness; Fall Protection; and First Aid/CPR/AED. Successful completion of core skills means a move to increased industry knowledge in one or more areas of concentration: Industrial, Wind and Solar Construction.

Responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to compact loader, skid steer, loader/backhoe, mini-excavator, forklift, tractors, rollers, motor

grader, excavator, dozer, scraper, trackhoe, skid pan, trencher to perform construction task such as land clearing, common/mass excavation, pond/reservoir excavation, rough grade/finish grade roadway, underground utility work for various types of heavy construction projects.


Responsibilities

  • Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
  • Exhibit an enthusiasm to learn
  • Display an eagerness to build their knowledge and are willing to put in the effort to develop their skills
  • Attend formal training and complete on-the-job training
  • Complete all homework to build their knowledge and skillset and to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship
  • Keep log of on-the-job training activities
  • Complete all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations
  • Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Observe health and safety procedures
  • Attend all training available onsite to understand new tools, equipment, and work procedures
  • Learn and perform general tasks involving operating heavy equipment
  • Adhere to the business' set standards, follow all rules, and comply to legal regulations
  • Meet hard deadlines and work to strict schedules
  • Solve problems and think critically to resolve issues
  • Follow instructions clearly and work well as part of a team
  • Operates heavy equipment and includes knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving
  • May build level and/or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces, using various pieces of construction equipment listed above
  • Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove top soil, vegetation, and rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain
  • Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using different pieces of equipment
  • Ability to excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA
  • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
  • Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response
  • Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines; fill out maintenance reports daily
  • May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

* Must be at least 18 years of age

* 0 to 6,000 On the job Training hours

* Experience using basic power tools preferred

* Reliable transportation to and from work site

Less than 4 years construction experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

* Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles

* Ability to travel and work away from home base area for the entire duration of the apprenticeship program

* Ability to perform tasks as directed by a Journeyworker or qualified professional

* Written and verbal communication skills

Working Environment:

* Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions

* Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and extreme heat

* Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration

* Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

What's in it for you

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation: $24/hourly, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact MRRecruiters@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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