What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Laborer - Mason & Waterproofing position at Western Specialty Contractors?
Grow With Us at Western Specialty Contractors
At Western Specialty Contractors, we’ve been building more than projects—we’ve been building people, careers, and communities for over 110 years. Founded in St. Louis and proudly family-owned, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing.
With 30 branches nationwide, we’re always looking for driven individuals who want to be part of something bigger. Our success comes from our people—those who bring teamwork, creativity, quality, and customer focus to everything they do.
When you join Western, you’re not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a career with growth opportunities, hands-on experience, and a culture that is rooted in connection and a strong sense of community. Together, we make an impact that lasts for generations.
Description
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 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!
To be qualified for this role, experience in a trade or craft is preferred. To be considered, you:
US Pay Range: $20 USD - $30 USD
Western Specialty Contractors does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
To view Western Specialty Contractors' SMS Terms of Service, click here.
To view Western Specialty Contractors' SMS Privacy Statement, click here.
At Western Specialty Contractors, we’ve been building more than projects—we’ve been building people, careers, and communities for over 110 years. Founded in St. Louis and proudly family-owned, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing.
With 30 branches nationwide, we’re always looking for driven individuals who want to be part of something bigger. Our success comes from our people—those who bring teamwork, creativity, quality, and customer focus to everything they do.
When you join Western, you’re not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a career with growth opportunities, hands-on experience, and a culture that is rooted in connection and a strong sense of community. Together, we make an impact that lasts for generations.
Description
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 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
To be qualified for this role, 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.
- 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 be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction.
- 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.
- Practical construction experience preferred.
- Must have own “hand tools of the trade.”
- May be required to work weekends, nights, and out of town.
- Must have reliable transportation.
US Pay Range: $20 USD - $30 USD
Western Specialty Contractors does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
To view Western Specialty Contractors' SMS Terms of Service, click here.
To view Western Specialty Contractors' SMS Privacy Statement, click here.
Salary : $20 - $30