What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Field Trainee / Apprentice - Concrete & Specialty Services position at Cobra Southeast Construction Services?
Cobra Southeast Construction Services is hiring motivated individuals ready to launch a high-paying, multifaceted trade career as an Entry-Level Field Trainee. No prior specialty construction experience is required-we are looking for dependable, ambitious candidates eager to learn cutting-edge trades from the ground up and build a long-term future with our team.
You will train alongside seasoned industry veterans with decades of field leadership. We invest heavily in our workforce and prioritize internal advancement: your dedication on the job paves a clear, rapid path to becoming a certified Lead Operator across multiple disciplines.
Back over 25 years of industry excellence across six states, Cobra delivers high-precision solutions using top-tier technology, modern machinery, and rigorous safety standards.
Why Join Our Team?
- Comprehensive Trade Mastery: Learn a diverse array of high-demand skills-including precision concrete cutting, GPR subsurface imaging, utility locating, structural augmentation, concrete construction, and advanced specialty demolition.
- Paid Apprenticeship & Training: Earn while you learn through structured field mentoring and industry-recognized CSDA (Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association) certifications.
- Year-Round Stability: Steady, full-time work with no seasonal layoffs.
- Top-Tier Equipment: Work with state-of-the-art saws, robotic tools, high-frequency GPR systems, and electromagnetic locators.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability, and FSA medical savings.
- Retirement & Wealth Building: 401(k) with discretionary annual profit sharing.
- Work-Life Balance: Sustainable scheduling designed to respect your life outside of work.
What You'll Do & Learn:
- Specialty Cutting & Coring: Train on the setup and operation of flat slab saws, wall saws, core drills, and diamond wire sawing systems.
- Subsurface Scanning & Locating: Learn non-destructive Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) imaging and electromagnetic line locating to identify rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, and underground utilities.
- Structural Augmentation & Modification: Assist in structural strengthening, carbon fiber installations (FRP), epoxy anchoring, precision stitching, and structural load modifications.
- Concrete Construction & Placement: Support specialized structural forming, placing, patching, and finishing across commercial and industrial job sites.
- Field Logistics & Site Care: Master jobsite prep, slurry containment/vacuum systems, water control, rig loading, tool maintenance, and OSHA-compliant safety enforcement.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Work Ethic & Mindset: Mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine eagerness to master multiple technical trades.
- Physical Capability: Ability to lift and maneuver 75–100 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in varied weather conditions.
- Aptitude for Learning: Comfort with tape-measure precision, spatial awareness, and basic math (we provide complete field-measurement training).
- Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work variable shifts (days, nights, occasional weekends, or occasional regional travel based on project needs).
- Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean, insurable driving record.
- Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Personal Gear: Must provide your own sturdy, steel-toe leather work boots (all specialty PPE is company-provided).
Cobra Southeast Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified females, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.