Skilled Laborer Jobs

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 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 skilled laborers are all encouraged to apply!

• Waterproofers – Experience in the works tasks of below grade and building envelope waterproofing, pedestrian and vehicular coatings
• Concrete Journeymen – Experience in the work tasks of concrete repair including small and large patches on horizontal and vertical concrete surfaces, epoxy and urethane injection, carbon fiber reinforcement, grout pocket patching, post tension repairs and concrete sealing
• Experienced and non-experienced laborers
• Caulkers – Experience in the work tasks of sealant removal and replacement around windows including glass glazing, window perimeters, control joints and expansion joints
• Masons and Tuckpointers – Experience in the work tasks of brick replacement, lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement and stone repair

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.

• Must have reliable transportation
• 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)
• Must have own “hand tools of the trade.”
• Practical construction experience preferred
• Abilities to work at heights, at extreme temperatures and to wear company’s safety equipment are essential
• 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 use logical step-by-step procedures in working with different materials using a variety of skills
• 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
• May be required to work weekends, nights, out of town and at heights

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