Skilled Laborer Atlanta GA

Western Specialty Contractors; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

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 Skilled Laborer at our Atlanta, GA, 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 skilled laborers are all encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Masons and Tuckpointers – Experience in brick replacement, lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement, and stone repair.
• Waterproofers – Experience in below grade and building envelope waterproofing, pedestrian and vehicular coatings.
• Caulkers – Experience in sealant removal and replacement around windows including glass glazing, window perimeters, control joints, and expansion joints.
• Concrete Journeymen – Experience in concrete repair including small and large patches on horizontal and vertical concrete surfaces, epoxy and urethane injection, carbon fiber reinforcement, grout pocket patching, post-tension repairs, and concrete sealing.

Qualifications:

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.

• Must be able to use logical step-by-step procedures in working with different materials using a variety of skills.
• Must work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and be able to judge straight lines, spaces, and proportions.
• Ability to read drawings is necessary.
• Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous working conditions.
• Practical construction experience preferred.
• Must have own hand tools of the trade.
• May be required to work weekends, nights, out of town, and at heights.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Benefits:

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.