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.
See More Details >>Carpentry and masonry specialists are in high demand across the construction industry. This role is an opportunity to expand your skills and gain hands-on experience in building layout, framing, fabrication, and combat engineer missions. You'll work with basic carpentry and masonry skills to perform general heavy carpentry, structural steel, and masonry duties such as rigging device fabrication, erection, maintenance, and repair. • Responsibilities include assisting in combat engineer missions Key Skills You'll Learn: • Concrete technology basics, materials, proportioning, and control tests • Fabrication techniques using finishing tools • Edging, jointing, curing, and protection methods • Structural foam, roofing, and flooring fundamentals To be successful in this role, you should enjoy physical work, have an interest in science and math, prefer working outdoors, and enjoy working with your hands. This training program allows you to develop valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. You'll attend 10 weeks of Basic Training and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) to learn fundamental Soldiering skills and specialized carpentry and masonry skills. As an advanced specialist, you'll take on more challenging projects and train other Soldiers.
See More Details >>Construction Coordinator We are seeking an experienced Construction Coordinator to oversee outside plant (OSP) telecommunications projects. This role combines field and office responsibilities, including supervising underground and aerial fiber installation, coordinating permitting, ensuring safety compliance, and managing project documentation. Key Responsibilities Field: • Conduct pre- and post-construction site walkouts • Verify as-builts, troubleshoot build-out issues, and ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards • Identify permitting requirements and communicate with impacted customers Office: • Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM) and Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) packages • Track and report weekly construction activity • Manage permitting with municipalities and compile project documentation Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in underground cable construction • Strong knowledge of fiber construction, engineering principles, and dig laws/regulations • Proven ability to lead subcontractors and vendors • Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite • Ability to work indoors/outdoors, travel daily to sites, and perform physical tasks in varied conditions • Willingness to work occasional overtime Work Environment • This hybrid requires work in the field and in the office. Field work includes walking sites, climbing stairs, and engaging directly with teams and clients. Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance. Compensation & Benefits We offer competitive hourly pay ($30-$35/hr based on experience) along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents • 401(k) retirement plan, with company match after 1 year • Short-term disability coverage after 1 year • Paid time off and holidays • Additional perks such as company-paid life insurance, and other supplemental insurances available About PRG Since 2001, PRG has been a leader in construction management and outside plant damage recovery for the telecommunications and utility industries. With 20+ offices and 800+ employees nationwide, we deliver industry-leading solutions with speed, accuracy, and expertise. Equal Opportunity Employer PRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PRG does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. #INDCC
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in Chillicothe, OH, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for masonry workers was $53,010 as of May 2023, with experienced professionals in Chillicothe, OH earning an average of $67,022 per year. The masonry trade in Chillicothe, OH, offers a stable career path with moderate growth prospects, with approximately 20 masonry workers per 10,000 people in the area, and a consistent demand for skilled masons to fill existing positions.
