Construction Mason, Operator, & Tender

About the role

Ferguson Construction Company is seeking a motivated and skilled Mason Operator & Tender Crew member to join our team. This position involves laying brick, block, and stone veneers, operating rough terrain forklifts, and assisting with masonry projects.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to understand job expectations and requirements.
• Maintain tools and keep the job site clean.
• Aid the team in maintaining, repairing, and constructing masonry surfaces and structures.
• Layout walls and lay leads.
• Install masonry flashings and insulation.
• Tuck and point masonry.
• Build and maintain scaffolding and other temporary structures.
• Clean work and apply sealants.
• Demonstrate the proper use and care of hand tools.
• Demonstrate the proper use of all personal protective equipment.
• Learn to set up for walls.
• Learn to space mortar boards.
• Clean mixer, mortar pans, and shovels.
• Comprehend when safety rails and posts are needed and how to install.
• Be willing to learn the proper use and care of basic power tools.
• Mix mortar correctly and accelerator use.
• Count all material and recognize masonry cuts in wall sections.
• Recognize and assemble 3 ft., 5 ft., and 6 ft. bucks.
• Read a tape accurately to measure cuts.
• Use a skill saw and chop saw.
• Correctly and safely erect scaffolding.
• Know and apply all grout procedures.
• Identify and know when and where bearing plates are installed in a wall.
• Know the proper type of use of wall accessories such as bracing, anchors, pilasters, and angles.
• Be willing to learn simple masonry tasks such as tooling and obtain basic masonry tools.
• Run a fork lift as needed.
• Tool joints as needed.
• Perform simple masonry tasks and obtain basic masonry tools.
• Assist tradesmen perform their tasks and help in preparation for the tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months related experience and/or training.
• Basic math skills.
• OSHA 10-hour training.
• Rough terrain forklift certification.
• Aerial lift certification.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong commitment to working safely and professionally.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to organize, sequence, and perform assigned tasks within schedule.
• Ability to physically perform the job duties.
• Dependable and consistent in following instructions and blueprints.
• Willingness to travel to job locations.
• Willingness to work in other trades as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to perform general maintenance or cleanup work.
• Ability to attend appropriate training courses when requested in order to move to next level.

Benefits

• 401k Match and 401K Profit Share Plan.
• Medical Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

Company Information

We take care of our employees at Ferguson Construction Company. Since 1920, we have completed every project with excellence. Our goal is to exceed client expectations on every project. We are an industry leader in craftsmanship, safety, and high-quality construction.