Entering the masonry trade in Battle Creek, MI, typically begins with an apprenticeship program, which combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010. In Battle Creek, MI, the average weekly wage for masonry workers is $282.40, with experienced professionals earning up to $343.25 per week. Trade schools, unions, and local training programs provide opportunities for aspiring masons to find apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Master Your Craft on High-Stakes Commercial Projects - Join Potts Masonry Inc. as an Expert Mason - Commercial Projects! Job Title: Expert Mason - Commercial Projects Company Name: Potts Masonry Inc. Holland, MI Salary: $23.00 - $32.00 an hour Job Type: Full-time Full Job Description Potts Masonry Inc. is looking for a highly skilled Expert Mason - Commercial Projects to join our Commercial Division, focusing on complex and large-scale projects such as elevator shafts and code-compliant structures. The successful candidate will be proficient in laying brick and block, ensuring layout and height accuracy, and maintaining a productive pace alongside the team. If you have a strong work ethic, thrive working at heights, and excel in delivering high-quality masonry under all weather conditions, we want you on our team! Who We Are Potts Masonry is a family owned and oriented masonry company that doesn't sacrifice quality for quantity. We prioritize helping our people grow professional and personally, as well as maintaining our well-established reputation in West Michigan as a premier masonry company. Ready to make the jump? We are seeking a coachable, intuitive, and proactive masons to join our team at Potts Masonry. If you don't enjoy working with others, lack commitment, or you struggle with communication, this is NOT the position for you! Core Values We take great pride in our culture and are committed to our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. Integrity: We're the most trusted masonry company in West Michigan, and we've built this reputation through honesty, transparency, and dependability. We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. Collaboration: We don't just work side-by-side, we work together. We respect each other and value the different skills, talents, and knowledge each pers brings to the team. We believe that with shared goals, we can achieve far more than through individual effort. Excellence: We strive for nothing less than best-in-class craftsmanship and are dedicated to continuous improvement. We show up and give 100%, taking pride in our professionalism, high-quality service, and efficient operation. If these core values resonate with you and you want to be a part of our growing organization, apply today! Requirements • valid drivers license and reliable transportation • at least 3 years experience laying brick block and stone • a good attitude and team mentality Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To • Brick & Block Work: Expertly lay bricks and blocks, ensuring adherence to commercial code requirements and maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship. • Blueprint Reading: Interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications to ensure accuracy in layout and height. • Efficiency: Maintain a steady pace with the team to meet project timelines and quality expectations. • Elevator Shafts & Codes: Execute complex installations such as elevator shafts while strictly adhering to commercial building codes and regulations. • Scaffolding & Heights: Build, use, and work safely on scaffolding and lifts, maintaining compliance with safety protocols. • Tool Management: Bring and utilize personal mason hand tools effectively for all tasks. • Mortar & Grout Work: Mix mortar or grout and apply evenly to surfaces, ensuring a strong bond and removing excess material. • Cutting & Positioning: Use cutting and sawing techniques to shape bricks and blocks, aligning materials to achieve desired patterns or structural integrity. • Repair & Replace: Identify and repair or replace damaged materials as needed. • Safety Compliance: Enforce and adhere to all safety practices and regulations on job sites. The Ideal Candidate Should Possess • Experience: Highly skilled in laying brick and block, with a proven ability to execute commercial projects. • Blueprint Skills: Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and construction plans for precise layout and height work. • Stamina & Strength: Physical ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions, including lifting heavy materials and working outdoors year-round. • Tool Proficiency: Must have and know how to use personal mason hand tools effectively. • Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering top-quality work. • Problem-Solving: Ability to work efficiently while addressing challenges that may arise on-site. • Team Player: Maintain pace and collaboration with the crew to achieve project goals. • Safety Focus: Commitment to following all safety guidelines, especially when working at heights or with complex structures. Benefits • HSA insurance • company matching 401k plan • paid holidays • paid vacation • weekly pay • annual bonuses • year round work • Paid time off • Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs • Retirement benefits or account Additional Compensation • Bonuses Type Of Work • Construction - Involves the operation of small equipment and tools, including: Saws, Drills Expected hours: 40-50 per week Benefit • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off Schedule • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Application Question(s) • What skills or characteristics to you have that make you a good fit for this job? Education • High school or equivalent (Required) Experience • Masons: 3 years (Required) Language • English (Required) License/Certification • Drivers License (Required) Work Location: On the road Apply today to advance your career in commercial masonry with Potts Masonry Inc., where your skills and dedication are recognized and rewarded! We foster a family-like environment where every employee is valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity in our workforce, recognizing that innovation thrives on varied perspectives. We embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, and education, without regard to race, age, gender, or sexual identity.
See More Details >>ABOUT Sailors in the Navy’s Construction Battalion are makers. They’re driven to work with their hands and they know the value of doing a job right the first time. They’re tougher than any task and they’re not afraid to get a little dirty. As part of the Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees, you’ll be part of a team that crafts the Navy’s infrastructure from the ground up and paves the way—literally—to victory. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world. If you’re interested in becoming an Aircrewman in the Navy Reserve, check out the following careers available in the field. CONSTRUCTION JOBS IN THE NAVY RESERVE BUILDER Gain training for work in a range of trades, such as carpentry, plaster, roofing, concrete, masonry, brickwork, painting, cabinetry and more. CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN Make sure the Navy's power grid stays lit—from the poles and lines outside to the complex electrical and communication wiring inside structures. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR From crane operation to roadbuilding equipment, you can help pave the way for successful Navy missions and earn your operators’ licenses while you do it. STEELWORKER Manage construction operations, craft steel structures, and perform welding, cutting and other specialized metalwork operations. UTILITIESMAN From maintaining heating, air and plumbing systems on Navy bases to rebuilding utilities infrastructure for hospitals in cities struck by natural disasters, it’s up to you to keep vital systems running. PAY & BENEFITS When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the- art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives: • Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend • Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career • Educational assistance • Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family • VA guaranteed home loans • Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance • Travel opportunities • Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill • Retirement after 20 qualifying years • TRICARE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL). QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • U.S. citizen or equivalent • High school graduate or equivalent • 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before. This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy. The application is for a specific position within the Navy. WORK ENVIRONMENT Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour Bonus amounts may vary based on eligibility Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan Work Location: On the road About the Company: US Navy Reserve
See More Details >>The KRS team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to join our bridge construction crew and enjoy a rewarding career, while traveling nationwide. The position involves continuous travel from job to job throughout the United States in company vehicles with rapid advancement opportunities. Crew schedules are 6 work weeks on, (with weekends) followed by a week off. Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation's largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package. We provide on the job training. With a base knowledge of construction tasks and physical labor experience, the Bridge Construction Technician will be trained to assist their Foreman with tasks associated with the repair and construction of railroad bridges. Compensation The average starting wage for this role will be between $22.65 - $25.75 per hour $65,000 and $80,000 per year), commensurate with experience. Lodging Allowance $735/per week. Job Responsibilities • Remove steel rivets with pneumatic tool • Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench • Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch • Drill holes in existing or new structural steel with magnetic drill • Drill holes in existing or new timber with 1/2" Electric or Hydraulic Drill • Hang Scaffolding • Work at heights while utilizing lineman equipment • Ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain • Drive spikes and drive pins with maul • Dig using hand shovel • Operate 1/2' drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools and chain saw • Use lineman gear, D-handle spade (shovel), sharp shooter (shovel), crow bar, and pry bar. Benefits KRS offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Plan with company match • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Flex scheduling to provide regular time off • Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts once qualified • Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent) • Paid Short Term Disability Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program Incentives • Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent • Current Driver's License with a favorable driving record (CDL is preferred and commands a premium rate) • Previous experience with heavy physical labor • Exposure to heights Physical Demands • This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms. Work Environment • This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work is performed at heights of up to 500'. • Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law Skills: Bridge Building, CDL Driver's License, Civil Engineering, Construction, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Incentive Programs, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Physical Demands, Pneumatic Tools, Railroad Construction, Scaffolding, State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, Vision Plan About the Company: Koppers
See More Details >>