Fine Grade Apprentice

Fine Grade Apprentice (Manufacturing)

Make your impact on South Carolina! Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community? At J.C. Wilkie Construction, we’re not just building infrastructure, we’re shaping the future of South Carolina! As a leading, privately owned company specializing in water and sewer installation, storm drainage, and roadway construction, we’re on a thrilling growth trajectory, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Why choose us? Here are just a few of the incredible benefits that come with being a member of our team:

• Safety First:
  Your well-being is our top priority.
• Health Coverage:
  Enjoy 100% employee-paid health insurance because we care about your health.
• Life Insurance:
  We’ve got you covered with company-paid life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Benefit from Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to recharge and enjoy life.
• Secure Your Future:
  Our 401(k) plan includes a generous match 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%.
• Profit Sharing:
  Share in the success of our company!

We can’t wait to meet you and share the exciting opportunities that await at J.C. Wilkie Construction. Lets build something great together!

Our company is currently seeking Construction Apprentices to support projects in the Columbia/Lexington areas. Construction Apprentices will either be assigned to a pipe laying crew or a grading crew, depending on skills and abilities. Opportunities for growth within the company are available.

• Work will involve physical exertion of a practical nature.
• Individual may have limited or no experience in road and/or site construction.
• Abilities must be flexible as to allow various labor activities including, but not limited to shoveling dirt, sand, using short or long handle shovels, digging holes using hand-operated or post hole diggers, picking up sticks/roots from grading, brooming dirt and debris using hand brooms.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves and Steel Toe work boots.
• These activities may take place at one or more of the following locations: plants, new roads and street, various building sites and the office or shop facilities.
• Must meet JCW employment standards with regards to preemployment drug test and random drug test.
• Ability to work safely and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50-60 pounds.

No specific qualifications listed; the role is an apprenticeship program open to interested applicants willing to learn and work under supervision.