Helper​/Pre-Apprentice

Description

As a Helper, you will provide vital logistical and manual support across Savage and Son’s diverse divisions under the direct supervision of a designated Journeyperson. You will handle essential site preparation, material distribution, and equipment maintenance, serving as your critical entry point into our operations and the official first step toward our formal Apprentice track.

As a Helper, you will provide vital logistical and manual support across Savage and Son’s diverse divisions under the direct supervision of a designated Journeyperson. You will handle essential site preparation, material distribution, and equipment maintenance, serving as your critical entry point into our operations and the official first step toward our formal Apprentice track.

Our 133-year history is the foundation, not the finish line. We are currently investing in a multi-generational strategy, optimizing our world class operations and modernizing our brand to ensure our legacy remains as vibrant in the next century as it was in the last.

At Savage and Son, we don’t just rest on our reputation; we build upon it. This is a rare opportunity to join an established industry leader during a period of intentional, high level growth. We are looking for a motivated individual who respects the grit and craftsmanship that got us here, but has the personal fire to learn, grow, and help define where we go next as a future apprentice.

• Safety & Compliance Ownership:
  Comply with our corporate safety policy, local municipal regulations, and OSHA guidelines, performing all assigned manual and logistical duties strictly under the direction of a Journeyperson.
• Material & Equipment Logistics:
  Load, unload, distribute, and stockpile construction materials and equipment; securely load and unload service vans, flatbeds, and delivery trucks.
• Site Preparation & Maintenance:
  Perform digging, back filling, and compacting of ditches; execute routine job site cleanup; assist with setting up and tearing down scaffolds under direct supervision.
• Tool & Equipment Support:
  Handle tool repair, cleaning, and pickup; perform basic servicing of contractors' equipment; assist with cutting, patching, and grouting under journeyperson oversight.
• Apprentice Pipeline Readiness:
  Actively absorb mechanical concepts, follow verbal or written instructions from Journeymen, and demonstrate the dedication required to transition successfully into a specialized trade apprenticeship.

• Professional & Safety Dependability:
  Absolute reliability to arrive on time, complete all required operational hours, maintain a safe working posture, and possess an OSHA 10 Certification.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional communication skills with the ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English, translating verbal and written instructions from Journeymen into immediate action.
• Physical Stamina & Agility:
  Comfort moving between varying physical tasks, the stamina to bend, lift, and stand throughout the day, and the ability to lift 45 pounds independently and 75 pounds or more with assistance.
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset: A strong, self-motivated willingness to learn, with a proven ability to adapt to changing site conditions and balance multiple manual tasks simultaneously under supervision.
• Operational Essentials: A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. Prior exposure to construction environments or material handling is a distinct advantage.

• Safety-Sensitive Workplace Compliance
• Material Handling & Site Logistics
• Tool Maintenance & Site Cleanup
• Team Collaboration & Clear Communication
• Apprenticeship Readiness & Trainability

Savage and Son, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We build the future by honoring the best of our past.