Skilled Laborer

Wanzek; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their construction team in a physically engaging role. This position involves assisting skilled craft workers, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining a clean work environment. Responsibilities include leveling earth, mixing and finishing concrete, and operating various tools. Employees will receive competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're looking for a rewarding career in construction with a focus on safety and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Telehealth Coverage

Prescription Drug Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6-12 months of construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical labor on construction sites and maintain safety standards.
• Level earth, mix concrete, and finish surfaces.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Physical Labor

Concrete Finishing

Tool Maintenance

Basic Math Skills

Reading Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related Construction Experience

Tools

Portable Mixer

Hand Tools

Abrasive Tools

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

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

What's in it for you

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation: $23.00-$25.00/hourly, 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

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, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran 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.

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