Job Description Expand your construction skills and join the Army National Guard as a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist. You'll gain extensive, hands-on experience in the construction and maintenance of rigging devices, building layout, framing, and fabrication, and assisting in combat engineer missions. Through the use of your basic carpentry and masonry skills, your responsibilities will involve general heavy carpentry, structural steel, and masonry duties that include the fabrication, erection, maintenance, and repair of rigging devices, trusses, and other structural assemblies. Job Duties • Assist in the performance of combat engineer missions Some of the Skills You'll Learn • Basics in concrete technology, materials, proportioning, and control tests • Proper use of finishing tools • Edging, jointing, curing, and protection • Basics in structure foaming, roofing, and flooring Helpful Skills • Enjoy doing physical work • Interest in science and math • Preference for working outdoors • Interest in working with your hands Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in commercial and residential construction as a mason, carpenter, cement mason, concrete finisher, drywall installer, or ceiling tile installer. If you achieve an advanced level, you could hold positions such as foreman, shift manager, field supervisor, or inspector. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes a combination of hands-on and classroom training. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Carpentry and Masonry Specialists take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers. Benefits/Requirements Benefits • Paid training • A monthly paycheck • Montgomery GI Bill • Federal and State tuition assistance • Retirement benefits for part-time service • Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) • 401(k)-type savings plan • Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) • Health care benefits available • VA home loans • Bonuses, if applicable • Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements • Military enlistment in the Army National Guard • Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate • Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 • Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards • Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Other Job Information Engineer
See More Details >>CentiMark Corporation has exceptional opportunities for experienced Construction Laborers in Asheville, NC! CentiMark Corporation is the nation's largest commercial roofing contractor with 95 offices and over 3,500 employees. Each office has dedicated crews, for the installation and service of all major roof systems, who are highly trained and experienced with a focus on safety. We offer competitive wages, solid career opportunities, a large backlog of work & fantastic growth potential. The pay range is $20/hr +, based on experience. Job Summary: Set up and prepare job sites. Maintain a clean work area. Load materials into vehicles and apply strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Assist in removal and replacement of various commercial roofing systems under the direction of a foreman. • Year round work is available • The majority of our workforce has been with us over 5 years • Immediate interviews are available • We pride ourselves on offering lucrative employee referral bonuses • Second Chance Employer - Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply Candidate Requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Able to lift 50 lbs. & climb up & down ladders to minimum heights of 25 feet • Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation • Able to work weekends and/or Holidays, out of town travel and overtime - as needed • Authorized to work in the United States • Experience in roofing is preferred, but not required Premier Benefits: • 2 Health Insurance Plans: • Free "Core Plan" - Free Medical & Dental • "Buy Up Plan" - Features a lower deductible for Medical • Vision Plan • Free Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance • 401K with Company Match • Paid Holidays and Vacation • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) CentiMark provides a great work environment with challenging career opportunities. Drug Free Workplace - EOE (M/F/V/D) - E-Verify Employer For more information, please visit our website -- www.CentiMark.com/jobs
See More Details >>Position Description:Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction projects jobsites. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: • Review jobsite needs with Foreman and Superintendents to fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment. • Perform physical labor to assist with jobsite clean-up, rough carpentry, site logistics, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, construction waste areas, and additional job assignments as directed. • Inventory supplies and give supply orders to Foreman for re-stocking. • Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security. • Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations. • Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition. • Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). • Perform selected demolition. • Participate in activities of subcontractors and suppliers. • Review project perimeter for security and cleanliness daily, participate in end of day clean-up activities. • Perform fire watch duties and construct scaffolding as needed. • Manage dumpster vendor schedule and maintain dumpster areas for cleanliness and organization. • Perform as spotter for heavy equipment operators. • Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations. • Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to supervisor for immediate resolution. • Track production of completed tasks. • Assist other craft workers in their trades as directed. • Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees. • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Asheville, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 masons nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010 per year, or approximately $1,019 per week. In Asheville, NC, masons earn an average of $1,016 per week, with an annual overtime average of $1,019. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
