Skilled Laborer

Western Specialty Contractors • Memphis, TN

1d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Western Specialty Contractors is seeking a self-motivated Skilled Laborer to join its branch production team in Memphis, Texas. The employee performs work in a particular work area according to generally accepted craft standards, helping restore and preserve building facades and other building components. Tasks may involve bricklaying, caulking, concrete and surface repair, and waterproofing. Work may take place at heights, below grade, outdoors in extreme temperatures, and on scaffolds or swing stages.

Requirements

• Experience in a trade or craft is preferred.
• Sufficient reading, writing, and math skills to understand and explain company safety policies and material instructions.
• Ability to use logical, step-by-step procedures when working with different materials and skills.
• Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and judge straight lines, spaces, and proportions.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Ability 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 while carrying tools and equipment; and see well, naturally or with correction.
• Ability to work at heights and in extreme temperatures and to wear company safety equipment.
• Own hand tools of the trade.
• Reliable transportation.
• May be required to work weekends, nights, out of town, and at heights.

Nice To Haves

• Practical construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret building plans and read drawings.
• Interpret work orders and determine required materials.
• Measure distances from reference points, calculate angles, and determine vertical and horizontal alignment.
• Lay bricks using mortar and a trowel; fasten bricks with wire clamps or cement.
• Work safely on scaffolds and swing stages at various heights.
• Use equipment and tools to perform basic construction tasks.
• Cut or grind problem areas of walls and floors; clean and prepare surfaces before applying materials.
• Cut out, repair, prepare, pack, and caulk joints in walls and floors.
• Apply materials to wall and floor surfaces by spraying, brushing, rolling, or other specified methods.
• Prepare and apply waterproofing materials to foundation walls and footings, which may involve spraying, rolling, brushing, nailing panels, or gluing sheet goods.
• Rig mobile and stationary scaffolding in accordance with company guidelines when required.
• Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the company paying over 80% of the premium.
• Company-paid $10,000 life insurance and $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment benefit.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee ownership through the Western Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off.
• Maternity leave.
• Additional benefits designed to support employees and their families.
• Benefits eligibility after 90 days of employment for employees working at least 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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