Skilled Laborer

About the role

Western Specialty Contractors is looking for self-motivated, top notch individuals to help serve our customers as a Skilled Laborer at our Atlanta branch. 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!

Areas of specialization

• Masons and Tuckpointers – Experience in the work tasks of brick replacement, lintel replacement, mortar removal and replacement, and stone repair.
• Waterproofers – Experience in the works tasks of below grade and building envelope waterproofing, pedestrian and vehicular coatings.
• Caulkers – Experience in the work tasks of sealant removal and replacement around windows including glass glazing, window perimeters, control joints and expansion joints.
• 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

Requirements

• 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 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.

Pay & benefits

• Compensation 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. US Pay Range: $20 USD – $30 USD.
• Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 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.