Skilled Laborer

Western Specialty Contractors•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Western Specialty Contractors is seeking self-motivated Skilled Laborers to serve customers as members of a branch production team. The role is responsible for performing work in a particular work area in accordance with generally accepted craft standards. Applicants may have experience in masonry and tuckpointing, waterproofing, caulking, or concrete work; experienced and non-experienced laborers are encouraged to apply. The company is employee-owned through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and describes opportunities for hands-on field experience, specialized training, and leadership development.

Requirements

Experience in a trade or craft is preferred; experienced and non-experienced laborers are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrate sufficient reading, writing, and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instructions.
Use logical step-by-step procedures when working with different materials and a variety of skills.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and judge straight lines, spaces, and proportions.
Be able to read drawings.
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.
Work at heights and in extreme temperatures, and wear company safety equipment.
Have own hand tools of the trade.
Have reliable transportation.
Practical construction experience is preferred.
May be required to work weekends, nights, and out of town.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a trade or craft.
Practical construction experience.
Masonry and tuckpointing experience, including brick replacement, lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement, and stone repair.
Waterproofing experience, including below-grade and building-envelope waterproofing and pedestrian and vehicular coatings.
Caulking experience, including sealant removal and replacement around windows, glass glazing, window perimeters, control joints, and expansion joints.
Concrete repair experience, including small and large patches on horizontal and vertical surfaces, epoxy and urethane injection, carbon fiber reinforcement, grout pocket patching, post-tension repairs, and concrete sealing.

Responsibilities

Perform work within an assigned work area in accordance with generally accepted standards of the craft.
Contribute to customer satisfaction through a strong work ethic and self-motivated approach.
Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous working conditions.
Perform applicable trade tasks, which may include brick and lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement, stone repair, waterproofing, coatings, sealant and glazing work, concrete repair, injection, reinforcement, patching, post-tension repairs, and concrete sealing.