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Trainee Skilled Highway Construction Laborer

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.
State College, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Job Summary

Per PENNDOT OJT Manual - Skilled Highway Construction Laborer (90.13)

Develop all skills required to perform as a member of the labor crew under the direct supervision of the Laborer Foreman. Works with labor crew and Laborer Foreman in the reading of roadway plans and drawings; use and care of hand and power tools; tasks and installation of Erosion and Sediment Control measures; tasks involving the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic; tasks in the receiving and unloading of concrete pipe; tasks necessary for asphalt patching and compacting; labor tasks for road grading. Performs other related duties as directed by the Foreman.

Skills to be learned with the supervision of the supervising foreman:

  • Receive instruction on plan reading and standard drawings.
  • Receive instruction, observe and assist the foreman and labor crew as outlined in job description.
  • Review general understanding and use of all hand and power tools to be used on this project.
  • Review procedures for the maintenance and protection of traffic.
  • Receive instruction, demonstration, and care of all equipment.
  • Review methods of erosion and sediment control measures.
  • Review material delivery procedures.
  • Review asphalt patching and compacting procedures.
  • Review labor tasks for road grading.
  • Receive additional instruction from foreman.

Hiring Considerations: The following guidelines are set forth to insure the safety and well being of a trainee and fellow worker.

  • Minimum of 18 years of age.
  • The applicant should demonstrate evidence of a reasonable amount of intelligence to handle the technical elements of the job.
  • The applicant should show evidence of a reasonable amount of aptitude and interest in the craft.
  • The applicant shall have a valid license (i.e., equipment operator, truck driver or highway).
  • No applicant shall be accepted as a trainee in any classification in which they have successfully completed a training program leading toward journeyperson status, or in which such person has been gainfully employed as a journeyman by virtue of informal on-the-job training.
  • If an individual or apprentice was enrolled as a 'trainee' and has quit three (3) times, they will no longer be eligible to participate in the program. This determination can be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be in good health or be able to pass a pre-job physical, should one be required.

Special Provisions (TSPs) #1999-9999

DESCRIPTION - As part of the project equal employment opportunity affirmative action program, provide on-the-job training aimed at developing candidates toward full journeymen in the type of trade or job classification.

Construction -- subparagraph,c.

  • Training and upgrading of minorities and women toward journeyman status is a primary objective of this special provision.
  • Documentation of ethnic claim may be necessary to ensure eligibility for PENNDOT OJT Program.

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