Apprenticeship - Construction Craft Laborer

Work Description

Construction craft laborers perform a wide range of non-special trade, construction work. Laborers are employed in all areas of construction including commercial and residential new building; highway, bridge, tunnel, and shaft construction; large industrial and environmental restoration projects; and various restoration and demolition jobs. In highway and road construction laborers work to clear and prepare sites and rights of way; help to check site preparations against blueprint specifications regarding locations and grades; complete finish work after the paving material has been spread; and perform needed site clean-up. Construction Craft Laborers do demolition work on existing buildings and structures and perform environmental clean-up on jobsites containing hazardous waste, asbestos, lead-based paint and low-level radiation.

Working Conditions

Most laborers do physically demanding work. They may lift and carry heavy objects, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions. Some work at great heights, or outdoors in all weather conditions. Some jobs expose workers to harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, loud noise, or dangerous machinery. To avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hard hats, protective chemical suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, and hearing.

Training

• Three year program
• 4,000 hours on-the-job training
• 400 hours paid related instruction
• Additional related instruction may be required

Application

View application requirements below:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Meet required norms on aptitude test (if required)
• Reading, writing, comprehension and communication skills
• Physically able to preform trade
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation

For apprenticeship information and applications contact:
Myra Stachowicz
Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards
CVTC Chippewa Falls Campus
770 Scheidler Road
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 738-3853
E-mail: myra.stachowicz@dwd.wisconsin.gov

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Apprenticeships
ABC Apprenticeship
5330 Wall Street
Madison, WI 53718
1-800-829-9926
www.abcwi.org