General Laborer

Western Specialty Contractors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of craftsmen in restoration and preservation at a leading company in Austin! As a General Laborer, you'll play a vital role in supporting skilled tradespeople while ensuring customer satisfaction. This position is perfect for both experienced and non-experienced individuals who are eager to learn and contribute. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your hard work is recognized. With competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a generous 401k plan, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in your community. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of something great!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Company paid premiums

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade or craft is preferred.
• Must demonstrate reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work at heights is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mix cement and assist in construction tasks.
• Load and transport materials for craft workers.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.

Skills

Trade or craft experience

Reading and writing skills

Mathematical skills

Physical stamina

Ability to work at heights

Safety equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools of the trade

Job description

Come work for America's Master Craftsmen in Restoration and Preservation! Western Specialty Contractors is currently looking for self-motivated, top-notch individuals to help serve our customers as a General Laborer at our Austin, TX branch. If you are a self-motivated individual with great work ethic and the personality to help with customer satisfaction, then we would love to meet you!

As a member of the branch production team, you will be responsible for the performance of work within a particular work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the crafts. Experienced and non-experienced general laborers are all encouraged to apply!

To be qualified for this job, experience in a trade or craft is preferred. You must be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing, and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instructions. Physically, workers must be able to stand or walk for long periods; lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more; climb ladders, scaffolds, and other objects carrying tools and equipment; and see (naturally or with correction). Ability to work at heights, in extreme temperatures, and to wear the company's safety equipment is essential.

Responsibilities:

• May mix cement, using a hoe or concrete mixing machine.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish experienced craft workers with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Rigging of mobile and stationary scaffolding on structures in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation.
• May perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of journeyman’s tools and equipment.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by the supervisor.
• May remove rough or defective spots from concrete using a grinder, hammer, and/or chisel. May patch holes.
• Possess skills required to perform concrete and/or masonry restoration tasks including concrete patching, tuckpointing, brick replacement, and caulking is preferred.
• Candidates could be requested to provide their own “hand tools of the trade.”
• May be required to work weekends, nights, out of town, and at heights.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Western offers a competitive wage. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with the company paying over 80% of the premium. A $10,000 life insurance and $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment benefit is provided and is 100% company paid. A generous 401k plan is available. Must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment.