General Laborer Austin TX

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

Job summary

Join a leading company in restoration and preservation as a General Laborer in Austin! This role offers a chance to work with skilled craftsmen, ensuring customer satisfaction while performing essential tasks. Whether you're experienced or new to the trade, your motivation and work ethic will shine. You'll be involved in various responsibilities, from mixing cement to assisting with installations. Enjoy competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a generous 401k plan. If you're ready to make a difference in the construction industry, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade or craft is preferred.
• Must demonstrate reading, writing, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Mix cement and load/unload materials for craft workers.
• Clean work area and perform minor maintenance on tools.
• Assist in concrete and masonry restoration tasks.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Math skills

Physical stamina

Ability to work at heights

Customer service skills

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 a 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. To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing, and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction. 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 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 supervisor.
• May remove rough or defective spots from concrete using 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. Generous 401k plan. Must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment.