Overview As a Geohazard Mitigation Technician working for GSI, there is no typical day and the scenery changes often. You will be working outside with your hands in a wide variety of climates. You will be laborer working aside experienced technicians measuring, drilling, mixing concrete, and creating sustainable infrastructure. You will be able to point to your work at the end of the day and take pride in building a safer community. This is a career opportunity with significant advancement, partnered with your own personal effort and willingness to learn our business. Who is GeoStabilization International®? GeoStabilization International® (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting. Responsibilities • Mix, spray, run hoses, and operate shotcrete or grouting pumps • Move materials on a construction site • Read and determining measurements • Maintain a clean and organized construction site • Work together in a team environment • Learn to operate rock drills • Operate construction equipment such as excavator, all terrain forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders Qualifications Basic Qualifications Any prior soil stabilization, grouting, or foundation mitigation experience OR prior construction industry experience as a carpenter or framer for example OR prior concrete experience such as a concrete finisher/form builder or shotcrete experience OR significant experience working outdoors in a collaborative, physical environment • Must not be afraid of heights • The ability to travel at least 3 weeks out of every month • Reliability and a strong work ethic • Enthusiastically work with a diverse team Preferred Qualifications • A CDL Class A or a clean Motor Vehicle Driving Record Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. • Climates vary in degrees, in tropical to desert environments. • The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required. • Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers. • Regular heavy lifting (50lbs+) of construction materials on the job site. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pay: $20-$23/hr. In 2023, individuals in this role, with overtime, made the equivalent of over $27/hr. Travel: 100% travelling in the Eastern US (East of the Mississippi River). Employees are expected to work a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule. GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>LOOKING FOR! I am looking for a few UNIQUE CONCRETE FINISHERS! MUST HAVE CONCRETE EXPERIENCE !!! PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE THIS SKILL. Traveling IS REQUIRED so all applicants MUST be willing to travel, (PAID PER-DIEM). Pay is based on experience level and knowledge. COME BE APART OF THE COSBY CREW @ COSBY CONSTRUCTION LLC. MUST HAVE DESIRE TO WORK... FORM SETTERS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.... THANK YOU & HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! :) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour Schedule: • Monday to Friday • No nights • No weekends People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): • What are the main job duties and responsibilities of "a cement mason & a concrete finisher"? Experience: • Concrete finishing: 1 year (Required) • Concrete forming: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) • Night Shift (Preferred) • Overnight Shift (Preferred) Willingness to travel: • 75% (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashland, KY 41101
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Ashland, KY, typically starts 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 47,918 masons nationwide, with projections showing a -2% growth rate from 2018-2028, but with approximately 21,800 openings annually due to retirements and transitions to other occupations. The median annual wage for masonry workers was $53,010 as of May 2023, with the highest 10% earning more than $85,630 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Mason Tenders' Training Fund help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
