Traveling Flooring Apprentice

Traveling Flooring Apprentice

Commercial Floor Resources

Role Title

Traveling Flooring Apprentice

Reports To

Division Manager

Department

Operations

Role Purpose

The Traveling Flooring Apprentice will support large-scale commercial flooring installations. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in the commercial flooring industry, with clear opportunities for advancement into a supervisor position. The apprentice will work alongside experienced crews, assist with jobsite operations, material handling, and installation support, while learning industry best practices and safety standards.

This is a traveling position requiring nationwide travel. Flooring Apprentices may be away from home for up to two to three weeks at a time and may travel up to 40 weeks per year, depending on project needs. Travel is within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist with large commercial tile and flooring installations.
• Pick up, deliver, and stage materials for job sites.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts and LULL telehandlers; training is provided if needed.
• Manage and maintain jobsite inventory, tools, and materials.
• Support repairs, punch list work, and final touch-ups.
• Move, stage, and organize materials to maintain an efficient jobsite workflow.
• Assist with jobsite cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Travel nationwide and work flexible schedules based on project needs, including extended periods away from home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous construction, warehouse, flooring, or other hands-on work experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness and ability to learn commercial flooring installation methods, materials, tools, and safety practices.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, LULL telehandlers, and other jobsite equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting and moving materials, bending, kneeling, standing, and working for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide for up to two to three weeks at a time and up to 40 weeks per year, depending on project needs.
• Reliable transportation, consistent attendance, and the ability to arrive at assigned jobsites on time.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Commitment to safety, quality, professionalism, and continued skill development.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Flooring Apprentice consistently arrives prepared and on time, follows safety requirements and crew direction, handles materials and equipment responsibly, keeps the jobsite organized, and contributes to efficient, high-quality installations. Success also means adapting well to extensive nationwide travel, showing steady improvement in flooring knowledge and installation skills, communicating well with the team, and demonstrating the reliability and initiative needed to advance into greater field responsibilities.