Skilled Laborer - Mason & Waterproofing

Western Specialty Contractors • Houston, TX

52d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Western Specialty Contractors is currently looking for self-motivated, top-notch individuals to help serve our customers as a Skilled Mason or Waterproofing 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 skilled laborers are all encouraged to Apply! Masons and Tuckpointers – Experience in the work tasks of brick replacement/removal, lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement, and stone repair/patching. Waterproofers – Experience in the works tasks of below grade and building envelope waterproofing, pedestrian and vehicular coatings.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to read drawings
• Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees.
• Must be able to: Stand or walk for long periods; lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more; climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolds and other objects and carry tools and equipment; and see well (either naturally or with correction).
• Must be able to work at heights and at extreme temperatures, and wear company’s safety equipment.
• Must have own “hand tools of the trade.”
• Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a trade or craft is preferred.
• Practical construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performance of work within a particular work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the crafts.
• Brick replacement/removal, lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement, and stone repair/patching.
• Below grade and building envelope waterproofing, pedestrian and vehicular coatings.

Benefits

• Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Maternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed