Apprentice Laborer

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates. Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani Careers Job Purpose and Summary The Apprentice Laborer performs assigned construction work safely and productively while learning under the direction of qualified supervisors and experienced workers. This position combines hands-on field experience with participation in Tapani Inc.'s employer-sponsored Apprenticeship Program. Responsibility Perform labor, setup, cleanup, and other related duties as needed to support the crew and project.Follow project plans, work assignments, traffic controls, spotter directions, and established operating procedures.Operate construction equipment and trucks when trained and authorized.Complete required pre-use inspections, report defects, and assist with routine preventive maintenance and equipment care.Work safely around moving equipment, underground utilities, excavations, changing ground conditions, and other construction hazards.Follow all Tapani Inc. safety rules, policies, training requirements, and supervisor instructions.Uphold the Purpose Document: Ensure that your actions and behaviors consistently align with our core values (Purpose Document - Tapani Inc.). Job Requirements and Qualifications Enrollment and successful participation in Tapani Inc.'s employer-sponsored Apprenticeship Program are conditions of employment.Enroll by the date established by Tapani Inc. and complete all required registration steps.Attend required classroom instruction, labs, assessments, and related training unless an absence is approved.Maintain satisfactory academic progress and remain in good standing with Tapani Inc. and the apprenticeship program.Successfully complete each assigned level or year of the curriculum within the required timeframe.Complete and accurately document required on-the-job learning activities, performance evaluations, and training records.Immediately notify Tapani Inc. of any issue that may affect enrollment, attendance, academic standing, or program completion. Working Environment This is a field-based construction position.Work may be performed outdoors in rain, heat, cold, mud, dust, noise, vibration, and around moving equipment.Project needs may require early starts, changing shifts, overtime, travel, or temporary assignments away from home.The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.Note: Physical ability to perform assigned tasks, lift, push and pull 20 pounds at a time, and ability to sit, stand and work on computer for prolonged periods of time. Compensation and Benefits Pay: $21-$25/hr.Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums.Additional voluntary insurance options include Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time.Company Paid Life Insurance.401(k) options with up to 4% employer match.See the full list of benefits here.