What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Mason position at Western Specialty Contractors?
Build Your Career. Build Your Legacy.
At Western Specialty Contractors, You’re an Owner.
For more than 110 years, Western Specialty Contractors has been building more than projects—we’ve been building people, careers, and communities. Founded in St. Louis and proudly employee‑owned through our ESOP, we are the nation’s largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing.
Why Western?
As an employee-owned company, you’re not just working for Western—you’re working with Western. Every team member has a stake in our success. That ownership mindset fuels a culture where people look out for each other, take pride in their work, and know their contributions truly matter.
Grow With Us
With 30 branches nationwide, Western offers opportunities to build a career that grows with you. From hands-on field experience to specialized training and leadership development, we invest in your future at every stage.
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 at our Fort Worth, TX location. 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.
Key Responsibilities
To be qualified for this role, experience in a trade or craft is preferred. To be considered, you:
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.
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.
Compensation for this role is determined using a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, market benchmarks, and the cost of labor in the different geographic locations where we operate. In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).A comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, maternity leave, and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families.
US Pay Range: $25 USD - $30 USD
Western Specialty Contractors does not discriminate based on 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 the 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, You’re an Owner.
For more than 110 years, Western Specialty Contractors has been building more than projects—we’ve been building people, careers, and communities. Founded in St. Louis and proudly employee‑owned through our ESOP, we are the nation’s largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing.
Why Western?
As an employee-owned company, you’re not just working for Western—you’re working with Western. Every team member has a stake in our success. That ownership mindset fuels a culture where people look out for each other, take pride in their work, and know their contributions truly matter.
Grow With Us
With 30 branches nationwide, Western offers opportunities to build a career that grows with you. From hands-on field experience to specialized training and leadership development, we invest in your future at every stage.
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 at our Fort Worth, TX location. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lay brick, concrete block, stone, tile and other masonry materials according to project specifications and blueprints.
- Experience in the work tasks of brick replacement, lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement, and stone repair.
- Measure, cut, and shape masonry materials using hand tools, power tools, and masonry equipment.
- Mix and apply mortar, grout, and other bonding materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and site layouts.
- Install lintels, anchors, reinforcing materials, and expansion joints as required.
- Ensure proper alignment, leveling, and structural integrity of masonry work.
- Perform tuckpointing, patching, restoration, and repair of existing masonry surfaces.
- Set up and work safely from scaffolding, lifts, and elevated work platforms.
- Follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies at all times.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
- Collaborate with foremen, project managers, and other trades to meet project schedules and quality standards.
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.
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.
- 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.
- The ability to read drawings is necessary.
- Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees.
- Physically, workers 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).
- Abilities to work at heights, at extreme temperatures and to wear company’s safety equipment are essential.
- Practical construction experience preferred.
- Must have own “hand tools of the trade.”
- May be required to work weekends, nights, out of town and at heights.
- Must have reliable transportation.
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.
Compensation for this role is determined using a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, market benchmarks, and the cost of labor in the different geographic locations where we operate. In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).A comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, maternity leave, and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families.
US Pay Range: $25 USD - $30 USD
Western Specialty Contractors does not discriminate based on 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 the 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 : $25 - $30