About Us: Join the ESS Operator Academy, a premier heavy equipment operator training program offered by Emery Sapp & Sons. Aimed at recent high school graduates or military personnel eager to kickstart their careers in construction, this program provides hands-on training, valuable classroom instruction, and the opportunity to become a skilled heavy equipment operator. Program Overview: The ESS Operator Academy is a four-week to five-week intensive training program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the construction industry. Participants will receive comprehensive training in operating a variety of heavy equipment, including excavators, dozers, loaders, backhoes, skidsteers, and scrapers. Benefits of the Program: Immediate Employment: Participants will be hired by Emery Sapp & Sons and considered full-time employee-owners with benefits from day one. Competitive Compensation: Participants will receive $15 per hour during the 4-5 weeks of training, with the opportunity for pay increases upon completion of the program. Hands-On Training: The program offers a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, with approximately 40% of the training time spent in the classroom and 60% in hands-on activities. Diverse Curriculum: Classroom topics include heavy equipment safety, operational techniques, earthmoving, construction math, interpreting civil drawings, and more. Real-Life Experience: Participants will have the opportunity to visit job sites, observe experienced operators in action, and learn directly from industry leaders. Career Growth: Upon completion of the program, graduates will be placed on a local crew and provided with opportunities for career advancement within Emery Sapp & Sons. Qualifications: Recent high school graduate (must be 18 years of age or older). Strong interest in construction and heavy equipment operation. Willingness to commit to a minimum of one year of employment with Emery Sapp & Sons upon completion of the program. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow safety protocols. Why Join the ESS Operator Academy: Join a dynamic and supportive team at Emery Sapp & Sons, where you'll receive top-notch training, gain valuable hands-on experience, and launch your career in the construction industry. As an employee-owned company, your contributions will directly impact our success and prosperity. Company Values: Learn more about our commitment to excellence at https://vimeo.com/689458016 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED Being an employee-owned firm is at the core of our company identity. It shapes our values, our culture, and how we serve our clients. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member at ESS is a part-owner, ensuring that the hard work and dedication of our employees directly contribute to the success and profits of the company. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are having difficulty applying, you can send your resume to humanresources@emerysapp.com