Skilled Laborer

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Claude (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match & ESPP

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a construction laborer to assist on jobsites, promote safety, and support various craft activities. You will help with concrete work, equipment signaling, material handling, and general site maintenance.

The position may require travel to multiple sites on short notice and demands strict adherence to safety rules. The role emphasizes physical labor, attention to detail, and the ability to read and follow written instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6–12 months of construction experience.
• Or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certifications: Tower Rescue, LOTO, Confined Space, Tool Drop; Wanzek Climb Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete all required Safety documentation.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to load, offload, push and pull.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using shovel or other hand tool.
• Mix concrete or grout using portable mixer.
• Smooth and finish freshly poured concrete using float, trowel or screed.
• Position, join, align and connect pumps, motors and other mechanical or metal parts.
• Mop, brush or spread paints or bituminous compounds over surfaces for protection.
• Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint or stucco through hose to clean, coat or seal surfaces.
• Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.
• Grind, sand or polish surfaces such as concrete and steel, using abrasive tools or machines.
• Perform tasks involving use of hands and tools such as torqueing/tensioning bolts and studs, assembling metal parts, building bolt cages, vibrating concrete, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing forms from concrete, and demolitions, cleanup, use of jackhammers, etc.
• Provide assistance on the site as needed.
• Perform care and maintenance of assigned tools.
• Perform physical labor on construction sites.
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice.

Skills

Safety compliance

Reading/interpretation of rules

Mathematical measurement

Following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Tower Rescue Training

Wanzek Climb Training

LOTO

Tool Drop

Confined Space

Job description

Overview

Responsible for assisting with other craft workers in physical labor on jobsites while maintaining a clean, safe and efficient construction site and supporting the overall project.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Complete all required Safety documentation
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to load, offload, push and pull
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using shovel or other hand tool
• Mix concrete or grout using portable mixer
• Smooth and finish freshly poured concrete using float, trowel or screed
• Position, join, align and connect pumps, motors and other mechanical or metal parts
• Mop, brush or spread paints or bituminous compounds over surfaces for protection
• Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint or stucco through hose to clean, coat or seal surfaces
• Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices
• Grind, sand or polish surfaces such as concrete and steel, using abrasive tools or machines
• Perform tasks involving use of hands and tools such as torqueing/tensioning bolts and studs, assembling metal parts, building bolt cages, vibrating concrete, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing forms from concrete, and demolitions, cleanup, use of jackhammers, etc.
• Provide assistance on the site as needed
• Perform care and maintenance of assigned tools
• Perform physical labor on construction sites
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and six to twelve months of related experience in construction
• Or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Training and Certifications:
  • Tower Rescue Training
  • Wanzek Climb Training preferred
  • LOTO
  • Tool Drop
  • Confined Space

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; ability to perform these operations using units, weight measurement and volume
• Ability to understand units of force, pressure and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments for each
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Be able to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

Working Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

What’s in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $24.00-$26.50/hour, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.