What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer Austin TX position at Western Construction Group?
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 Austin, 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
To be qualified for this job, experience in a trade or craft is preferred. To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction. 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 company's safety equipment is essential.
- 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.
- Ability to wear company’s safety equipment is essential.
- 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.
- 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 at a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment
Salary : $37,000 - $62,500