Laborer Apprentice – Suffolk County
MERIT APPRENTICESHIP ALLIANCE, INC.
[UNKNOWN CITY], NY
Job Details
ONET Code:
47-2061.00
Job Posted:
February 28, 2025
Summary
Laborer Apprentice – Suffolk County Merit Apprenticeship Alliance, Inc. Suffolk County, NY Laborer Apprenticeship in Suffolk County, NY Earn while you learn! Apprenticeship is the other “4-year” degree – without any student debt! Apply online at OUR APPRENTICES – Merit Apprenticeship Alliance (meritalliance.org) Want to be part of something that will last for years? A career in construction may be your destination. The Merit Apprenticeship Alliance is seeking hardworking, honest, healthy minded Laborer apprentices. The Merit Apprenticeship Alliance will provide you with on-the-job training (OJT) (through employment with our contractors) and classroom training in the Laborer trade (the cost of training is paid from the benefit fund). On-the-job training involves physical labor in heavy highway, building and environmental construction. Sounds ok, but what is the pay? On prevailing wage projects (sometimes known as ‘union’ scale), first term apprentices will earn between $19 and $21.45 per hour. Wages will increase every 6-12 months, based on performance. On private projects (not public construction) first term apprentices will earn at least $17per hour. Typically, apprentices work mostly on public projects. Want more? The Alliance provides full benefits that include health insurance, training, supplemental unemployment, holiday, vacation and a pension – these benefits are part of your compensation and are worth at least $18.50 per hour. Interested? We are looking for someone who… · has a basic knowledge of materials, methods and tools of construction. · is at least 18 years of age and has completed 10th grade. · possesses a valid driver’s license. · can provide their own reliable transportation to and from jobs sites and all classroom training (related instruction). · is willing to travel “out of town” for related instruction and employment assignments (travel expenses are paid). Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week Benefits: 401(k) Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Construction: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: driver’s license (Required) Work Location: On the road