Apprenticeship - Civil Construction

Morgan Corp. is currently searching for a Civil Construction Apprentice.

Apprentices receive supervised, hands‑on training in civil construction operations while progressively developing the skills required to safely and competently perform work in accordance with Department of Labor-defined work processes.

This role supports and learns from skilled craft professionals and heavy equipment operators while rotating through key civil construction activities. At the completion of the 2-year apprenticeship, participants will achieve journeyman status.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all jobsite safety rules and OSHA‑compliant practices; identify hazards, underground utilities, and site obstructions, and support confined space awareness and atmosphere testing as required
• Assist with positioning, aligning, and signaling construction and excavation equipment using hand and audio signals while coordinating movements in active work zones
• Support the operation of heavy construction equipment, including graders, loaders, bulldozers, compactors, and related machinery
• Participate in site preparation activities, including clearing, grading, excavation, backfilling, material placement, and rough and finish grading for roadways, parking lots, and building pads
• Assist with loading, unloading, transporting, and staging construction materials and equipment; maintain awareness of fuel, material, and operational needs
• Support installation of underground utilities, including storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water systems, while learning utility protection, trench safety, and backfill requirements
• Perform daily equipment inspections, report mechanical issues, assist with minor repairs and maintenance, and help install or remove equipment attachments
• Learn to read and interpret basic construction plans, layouts, and specifications; communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members regarding work activities
• Maintain basic records related to equipment usage, materials, and jobsite conditions

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Ability to work well within a team
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Willingness to follow all safety rules and company policies
• Reliable transportation to job sites

Work Environment:

Work is performed outside in all types of environmental conditions. This position performs strenuous physical activity for long periods, under varying and adverse field conditions. This position must be able to lift and/or carry up to 100 lbs., stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out and above the shoulder, climb, kneel, bend, twist, crawl in tight or confined spaces, and push/pull.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Health benefits and 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Training, mentorship, and ongoing career development

Morgan Corp. has been a leader in commercial and industrial site development since 1945. Our expertise includes a multitude of services – site preparation, landfills, underground utilities, soil stabilization, roller compacted concrete, and water resources. Our Industrial Division acts as a heavy industrial general contractor capable of self-performing structural concrete, structural steel, equipment installation, piping, and electrical scopes.

With offices in Spartanburg, Charlotte, Savannah, and Raleigh, we serve the entire Southeast region. Our company delivers quality projects by focusing on safety, people, and relationships. The construction field requires a lot of attention to detail and patience to ensure our own, and one another's, safety. Let our competitively low incident rate, low EMR, and extensive work hours without a lost-time injury speak for how dedicated we are to our employees' safety. Our culture of integrity, respect, and collaboration promotes teamwork and a sense of purpose. Through innovation and discipline, we apply our knowledge and experience to maximize value.

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