Skilled Construction Worker- Welding experience required

Dean Snyder Construction Co.; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Pension Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

7 Paid Holidays

PTO

Bonus Eligible

Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Dean Snyder Construction Co. in Gretna, NE, is seeking a Skilled Construction Worker, requiring welding experience in industrial and commercial construction. The role involves tasks such as blueprint reading, material shaping, and operating heavy equipment.

Competitive pay and benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and employee stock ownership are offered. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential in this employee-owned company, built on a culture of success.

Qualifications

• Welding experience is required for industrial and commercial construction.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• 4 years of experience specializing in two or more trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled construction activities including welding and carpentry.
• Study blueprints for material requirements and dimensions.
• Shape, assemble, and install construction materials per specifications.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Operating hand and power tools

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4 years of construction experience

Tools

Welding machines

Heavy equipment (backhoes, end loaders)

Job description

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Skilled Construction Worker - Welding Experience Required

Full Time Manual Labor • Gretna, NE, US

Company Overview

At Dean Snyder Construction, you'll find the advantages of a growing Midwest construction company combined with a close-knit family business culture. Because we are employee‑owned, every team member has a direct stake in our success and a voice in the future of the company.

Competitive Pay – Health/Dental/Vision Insurance – 401(k) Pension Plan – Employee Stock Ownership Plan – 7 Paid Holidays – PTO – Bonus Eligible – Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability available – Life Insurance AD&D.

Key Requirements

Welding experience is required. Industrial and commercial construction experience preferred. Candidates must have proven experience performing Stick Arc Welding (SMAW) and be able to weld structural steel in industrial and commercial construction environments. Experience with MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding is a plus.

Job Summary

Position responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled construction activities in such areas as concrete, structural steel erection, welding, millwrighting, and carpentry. Incumbents may serve as a lead to Construction Workers or Laborers in the absence of a Job Foreman or Job Superintendent. The Skilled Construction Worker is the third level of an eight-level construction series. The Skilled Construction Worker is distinguished from the Construction Worker by the skill and experience level required to perform tasks in three specialized trade areas. The Skilled Construction Worker is distinguished from the Job Foreman which has responsibility for coordinating tasks within a project and serving as a lead to construction crews.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties and Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for material requirements and dimensions; prepare layouts, mark cutting and assembly lines on materials.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements; assemble cut and shaped materials and fasten them with appropriate tools; verify trueness with layout tools; erect framework and lay sub flooring.
• Build stairs and install partitions and cabinet work.
• Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, trim, and finish hardware.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Certified welders should be able to read weld symbols and identify a weld that meets specifications, understand maintenance and calibration of welding machines, and handle welding materials and gases properly.
• Level concrete to specified depth and consistency, using hand‑held screed and floats; smooth and shape freshly poured concrete using straight edge, float or power screed.
• Finish or repair concrete surfaces to specified finish; may specialize in steps and stairways or break up and repair old concrete surfaces.
• Align material to specified connections; verify vertical and horizontal alignment of materials.
• Qualified in rigging & hoisting of materials.
• Perform millwright duties by reading blueprints and schematic drawings to determine equipment layout; dismantle machines, move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks; assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails.
• Serve as a lead to Laborers, Construction Workers, and other Skilled Construction Workers by monitoring and assigning work in the absence of a Foreman or Superintendent.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Field Safety Coordinator or HR Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success.

Knowledge and Experience

• Equipment uses and practices.
• Work zone safety and OSHA job site regulations.
• Skilled craft techniques (concrete, steel, carpentry, millwright).
• Hand and power tool operation.
• Company personnel policies.
• City, state, and federal laws.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Reading blueprints, specifications, engineering plans.
• Coordinating tasks and/or projects.
• Operating hand and power tools.
• Performing craftwork in area of expertise.
• Operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, end loaders, power tools and all trucks.
• Problem solving.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public; capable of exchanging and receiving information and work direction.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Or four years of construction-related experience specializing in two or more trades.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical activity: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, and using hands.
• Work may involve exposure to mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils, harsh weather, poor lighting, tight spaces, and loud noise.
• Heavy work: exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally (with team assistance) and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.