Construction Crew Leader For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset. AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities. What will you do? The Construction Crew Leader plays an integral part in building and repairing homes. Lead groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment, thus, developing and enhancing your volunteer management and construction skills. • Typically serve Tuesday - Saturday on the build site. • Assist with all aspects of hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping. • Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, critical home repair and weatherization projects. • Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe and positive experiences for everyone working on site. • Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer education and site monitoring. This position will focus on home construction aspects of Habitat affiliate operations. Where will you serve? • Organization name: Bend/Redmond Habitat for Humanity • Nearest metropolitan area: Portland, OR • Full-time staff: 44 • Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 4 • Number of homes to be built: 22 • Activities and attractions: Located on the edge of national forest and BLM land and only a 30-minute drive to the Cascade Mountain range with lakes and rivers everywhere, the Bend/Redmond area in Central Oregon is known as a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. We have easy access to skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountain biking, road biking, rock climbing, mountain climbing, running trails, hiking trails, kayaking, paddle boarding, rafting, camping, backpacking, fishing, hunting, and pretty much anything under the sun. We even have a surf wave on the Deschutes River. Bend and Redmond are also central to all the amazing places the rest of Oregon has to offer such as Crater Lake, the Oregon Coast, Smith Rock, the Hood River Gorge, the Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds, Steens Mountain, and much more! If you enjoy the outdoors, Central Oregon is the place for you. • Unique projects: Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity Construction Crew Leaders will have the opportunity to complete one sustainable-building development and final phase of the second, with a total of 27 housing units, during the 2025-2026 AmeriCorps service year. Through participating in these projects, members will learn about sustainable building best practices as well as our process of identifying a holistic approach that meets our budgets while accomplishing our sustainability goals: to be net-zero and receive Green Building certification. Members will also acquire hands-on experience in our preferred methods for insulation, air sealing, weather protection, and HVAC systems. They will also learn about how sustainable building practices can increase the longevity of a home, improve the health of its residents, provide important cost savings, and reduce the overall impact to our community's infrastructure and resources. Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity now has a dedicated fund for sustainable building measures, and we are committed to providing solar panels for all new housing units with the goal of net-zero energy use. We are proud of the homes we build, and we are proud to show how energy-efficient healthy homes can be built cost effectively while maintaining high quality. In our sustainability efforts, Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity partners with Earth Advantage, local solar installers, The Environmental Center, and other local organizations dedicated to building sustainably in Central Oregon. Our Construction Crew Leaders will have the opportunity to participate in their associated events such as the Green Building Tour, the Earth Day celebration, and Central Oregon Zero-Energy Enthusiasts networking sessions, as well as having access to their free online training. Members will also have the opportunity to help educate our community partners at home dedications, fundraising events, and our Women Build Week event in the spring. When will you serve? Start dates are flexible and based on this location's availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than August 2025. Benefits of AmeriCorps service • Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 months of service. • Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards). • Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans. • Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan. • Personal and medical leave - approximately 10 days total. • Personal and professional development opportunities. • Child care benefits, if you qualify. • Worker's compensation insurance. Supplemental Benefits • Low-cost housing ($350 per month) -OR- housing stipend paid directly to your landlord ($350 per month) • Grocery gift card ($200 per month) • Transportation (use of work vehicles) Minimum Requirements Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED. What are we looking for? Our ideal candidates: • Are passionate about serving the community through direct service. • Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background. • Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector. • Have experience working on a team. • Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills. • Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
See More Details >>Construction Manager - Bend, Oregon Position Summary Glass Roots Construction (GRC) was founded by a team of career telecom and construction professionals and looks to leverage the latest technologies, best in industry equipment, construction and safety practices to build a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm in multiple markets throughout the US. This position will report to the VP of Operations and represents an opportunity to join an awesome team on the ground floor, learn a lot and have a ton of fun as GRC grows! Key Responsibilities • Manage day to day construction activities of a fiber optic utility network for various types of FTTx. You will be primarily working with FTTH designs. • Work directly with the market manager to ensure safe and quality construction practices are being met by our internal and sub contract crews. • You will be in the field working alongside the crews 75% of your day. • Field verify all construction progress as the work is completed. • Field verification entails using a utility locator to identify depth and offsets of all newly placed conduit, vaults, etc. • Collect pictures, bore logs, and other data from crews to support customer Quality Control requirements. • Learn and apply all quality metrics to ongoing and completed work to ensure that finished construction product meets customer, municipality, and environmental specifications and requirements. • Night work (shifts) on rotation • You will ensure the success and accuracy of internal and subcontractor work. • You will be responsible for ensuring all UG and aerial design specifications and followed in the field. Qualifications And Education Requirements • Must have at least 3 years’ experience working with and around directional drilling crews in the utility construction industry. • Must have supervisory experience. • Ability to work constructively with Environmental Monitors, DOT/OSHA, Municipalities, and other stakeholders. • Strong understanding of utility construction practices and terminology. • Able to read, interpret and adjust various construction drawings/prints. • Experience with locating systems. • Strong computer skills. • Experience in data management. • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. The terrain is hilly, winding, and uneven. • Must have 3 years' experience working FTTH fiber jobs. Preferred Skills • Strong data entry skills • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills • Process and documentation orientation, with a focus on continuous improvement • Strong written and verbal communications skills • Experience with Google Suite and other data entry software. Benefits • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision insurance • Paid time off • 401(K) $75,000-$90,000 Annually Glass Roots Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
See More Details >>This is a general application you can submit when we do not have open positions that you are qualified for. This will allow you to apply for future positions that may open up for which you qualify. By completing this profile, you are NOT applying for a particular position. Please create a candidate profile and share your resume so that we can contact you when an opportunity that matches your skills and experience arises! R&H Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. R&H Construction is not able to sponsor work visas at this time.
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in Bend, OR, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 40,670 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010 in Oregon. The wage data shows an average weekly wage of $1,019, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. 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.
