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Workforce Development Program Participant

Turner Construction Company

Job Location:

Council Bluffs, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 August 2026 (21 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 23 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Division:	Omaha Main
Project Location(s):	Council Bluffs IA 51503 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:	Temporary
Job Classification:	Trade
Education:
Job Family:	Trade
Compensation:	Non-Union Trade

Position Description: Participate in a 6-week Workforce Development Program to learn about construction industry and related Trades to buildfoundational knowledge skills and abilities that apply to related roles and activities in the Construction environment. Uponsuccessful completion of the WFD Program participants may be eligible for placement into Turner Self-Perform Operations(SPO) as Trade employee or with a related subcontractor Trade or Union organization. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: Participate in 6-week Workforce Development (WFD) Program to gain construction industry and knowledge of Trades in aclassroom setting. Attend presentations to learn about: Construction roles and responsibilities and Turner Trade and Self-Perform Operations (SPO) and subcontractor Tradeorganizations. Various construction materials methods and construction Trades such as Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP)and Carpentry. Virtual Design Construction (VDC) blueprint reading project scheduling project coordination and various Tradetopics. Environmental Health & Safety and Safety Regulations. Participate in training to attain certification in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Site Safety Training (SST) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and basic First Aid. Gain knowledge of construction math skills including basic arithmetic and geometry used in construction. Learn and develop skills related to effective communication conflict resolution taking direction and teamwork. Visit project sites to correlate class work to actual construction and Trade project work. Demonstrate engagement in WFD program with full participation attendance and passing of exams required to graduate. Other activities duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: High School Diploma General Education Degree (GED) or enrolled and actively pursuing GED Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site General construction industry experience desired but not required Must be willing to commit to program in its duration Ability work independently and collaboratively with others in a team environment Passionate and willing to learn about construction industry and various Trades Make efficient use of program hours and complete tasks in timely manner Basic mathematical skills Ability to read and comprehend written information Apply active listening skills Able to take direction apply active listening skills learn and process information quickly ask clarifying questions and follow tasks through to completion Assume personal and professional responsibilities for own actions Basic computer skills desired Reliable transportation required Limited travel as required by program activities Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands talk and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required bythis job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs passenger use of construction personnel hoists ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels to construction work sites. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an office or classroom setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in this setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally visits construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes airborne particles outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies procedures and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor