General Laborer Houston TX

Western Construction Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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 General Laborer at our Houston, TX branch. If you are a self-motivated individual with 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 and Non-Experienced general laborers are all encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• Experience in a trade or craft is preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction.
• Physically 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 company's safety equipment is essential.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Possess skills required to perform concrete and/or masonry restoration tasks including concrete patching, tuckpointing, brick replacement, caulking is preferred.
• Candidates could be requested to provide own 'hand tools of the trade.'
• May be required to work weekends, nights, out of town and at heights.

Responsibilities

• May mix cement, using hoe or concrete mixing machine.
• Load, transport, unload and furnish experienced craft worker with materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Rigging of mobile and stationary scaffolding on structures in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation.
• May perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of journeyman’s tools and equipment.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by supervisor.
• May remove rough or defective spots from concrete using grinder, hammer, and/or chisel.
• May patch holes.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with the company paying over 80% of the premium.
• $10,000 Life insurance and $10,000 Accidental death and dismemberment benefit is provided and is 100% company paid.
• Generous 401k plan.
• Must work at a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees