Field Apprentice

Position Summary
The Field Apprentice supports daily shop operations by helping maintain equipment, materials, vehicles, tools, and the overall shop environment. This role is intended to provide hands-on exposure to shop and field support work and may serve as a development path for future opportunities, including potential entry into affiliated union career paths, based on business needs, qualifications, performance, and available opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and clean trucks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Gather, stage, and organize materials for current and upcoming projects.
• Pick up and deliver parts, tools, and supplies as directed.
• Maintain toolboxes, workstations, equipment areas, and shop grounds in a clean and organized condition.
• Perform routine basic upkeep of shop equipment and vehicles, such as fueling and general readiness checks.
• Help monitor shop inventory and notify management when tools, supplies, or equipment need to be replenished, repaired, or replaced.
• Support shop and operations leadership with recurring and day-to-day tasks as assigned.
• Follow company safety rules, operational procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an industrial, construction, mechanical, or similar shop environment.
• Experience loading, unloading, or handling equipment and materials safely.
• Forklift/hi-lo experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, equipment, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stay organized, and complete repetitive tasks consistently.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to take direction and assist where needed.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to receive feedback and adjust performance as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience loading and offloading industrial equipment.
• Chauffeur’s license or CDL-A. 
• Interest in developing into field, equipment, or union-trade career opportunities.

Driving Requirements