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Workforce Development Program Participant

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Division:Omaha Main
Project Location(s):Council Bluffs, IA 51503 USA

Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:Temporary
Job Classification:Trade
Education:
Job Family:Trade
Compensation:Non-Union Trade

 Position Description: 

Participate in a 6-week Workforce Development Program to learn about construction industry and related Trades to build foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities that apply to related roles and activities in the Construction environment. Upon successful completion of the WFD Program, participants may be eligible for placement into Turner Self-Perform Operations (SPO), as Trade employee or with a related subcontractor Trade or Union organization. 

 

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in 6-week Workforce Development (WFD) Program to gain construction industry and knowledge of Trades in a classroom setting.
  • Attend presentations to learn about:
    • Construction roles and responsibilities and Turner Trade and Self-Perform Operations (SPO) and subcontractor Trade organizations.
    • Various construction materials, methods, and construction Trades, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and Carpentry.
    • Virtual Design Construction (VDC), blueprint reading, project scheduling, project coordination, and various Trade topics.
    • Environmental Health & Safety and Safety Regulations.
  • Participate in training to attain certification in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Site Safety Training (SST), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and basic First Aid.
  • Gain knowledge of construction math skills including basic arithmetic and geometry used in construction.
  • Learn and develop skills related to effective communication, conflict resolution, taking direction, and teamwork.
  • Visit project sites to correlate class work to actual construction and Trade project work.
  • Demonstrate engagement in WFD program with full participation, attendance, and passing of exams required to graduate. 
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. 


  • Qualifications: 
    • High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or enrolled and actively pursuing GED 
    • Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site 
    • General construction industry experience desired but not required 
    • Must be willing to commit to program in its duration 
    • Ability work independently and collaboratively with others in a team environment 
    • Passionate and willing to learn about construction industry and various Trades 
    • Make efficient use of program hours and complete tasks in timely manner 
    • Basic mathematical skills 
    • Ability to read and comprehend written information 
    • Apply active listening skills 
    • Able to take direction, apply active listening skills, learn and process information quickly, ask clarifying questions, and 
    follow tasks through to completion 
    • Assume personal and professional responsibilities for own actions 
    • Basic computer skills desired 
    • Reliable transportation required 
    • Limited travel as required by program activities 
     
    Physical Demands: 
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the 
    essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
    essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, 
    kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The 
    employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required 
    duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to 
    climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the 
    employee occasionally travels to construction work sites. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and 
    occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
     
    Work Environment: 
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the 
    essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
    essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or classroom setting. The 
    noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in this setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee 
    occasionally visits construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, 
    fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually 
    moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable 
    laws. 

 

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Company at a glance

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.

OUR VISION

To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise.

Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services.

Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.

Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients.

Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.

Founded1902
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryConstruction
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Websiteturnerconstruction.com
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