Skilled Laborer Austin TX

Western Construction Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Skilled Laborer in Austin, where your craftsmanship will shine! This role involves working on various restoration and preservation projects, ensuring quality standards are met while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. You will be part of a dedicated team, tackling tasks from masonry to waterproofing, and contributing to the preservation of important structures. With a focus on safety and skill, this position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment. If you are self-motivated and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade or craft is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and comprehend safety policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to masonry, waterproofing, and concrete repair.
• Work within precise limits and identify hazards in work surroundings.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Mathematical skills

Logical thinking

Physical stamina

Education

Experience in a trade or craft

Ability to read drawings

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 Skilled 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 skilled laborers are all encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Masons and Tuckpointers – Experience in the work tasks of brick replacement, lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement, and stone repair.
• Waterproofers – Experience in the works tasks of below-grade and building envelope waterproofing, pedestrian and vehicular coatings.
• Caulkers – Experience in the work tasks of sealant removal and replacement around windows including glass glazing, window perimeters, control joints, and expansion joints.
• Concrete Journeymen – Experience in the work tasks of 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.
• Experienced and non-experienced laborers.

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, 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 be able to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and be able to judge straight lines, spaces, and proportions.
• The ability to read drawings is necessary.
• Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees.
• 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.