Job Title: Cement Block Maker Company: El Paso Block Location: El Paso, TX Employment Type: Full-Time About Us: El Paso Block is a growing construction materials company specializing in high-quality cement block production. Our team is dedicated to providing durable, reliable products to support infrastructure and development throughout the region. As we expand operations, we’re looking for hardworking individuals to join our production team. Job Summary: As a Cement Block Maker, you will be responsible for operating machinery to manufacture concrete blocks, maintaining product quality, and ensuring efficient daily production. You’ll be part of a fast-paced environment focused on safety, precision, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities: • Operate cement block machines, mixers, conveyors, and forklifts (if certified) • Load raw materials such as cement, sand, and gravel into production hoppers • Monitor block-making process and adjust settings to maintain quality standards • Inspect blocks for cracks, defects, and consistency • Stack finished blocks on pallets for curing or transport • Keep work area clean and organized, including routine maintenance of machines • Report any issues with equipment or production to the supervisor • Follow all safety guidelines and wear appropriate PPE Qualifications: • Previous experience in construction, manufacturing, or concrete production is a plus • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods • Comfortable working in hot, dusty, or loud environments • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality • Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures Job Type: Full-time Pay: $10.00 per hour Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift Ability to Commute: • El Paso, TX 79936 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • El Paso, TX 79936: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>ZTEX Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, underground utilities, and overall project management. We are locally owned, and we are always in search of talented Concrete Finishers looking to join a rewarding team and grow with the company. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in concrete finishing, concrete carpentry, construction of formwork and be a team player, positive and hardworking. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints. Skilled cement finishing is performed according to accepted standards and practices. Duties and Responsibilities • Spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power equipment. • Smooth out concrete and ensure concrete pour is level. • Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete. • Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed • Arrange and lay out concrete forms using wood or plastic forms, prepare job site for concrete pour. • Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth and align them. • Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float. • Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process. • Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Working knowledge of: Concrete tools, techniques, and practices. • Finish concrete surfaces, spread concrete and other aggregate mixtures. • Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to ensure proper installation and identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. • Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. • Minimum 2 years in working with Concrete in construction. Education, Training and Experience • High school diploma or equivalent. • 1 year experience minimum. • Must have knowledge of PPE and All Safety Regulations and Requirements Physical Requirements & Working Conditions • Performs strenuous physical activity, for long periods, under varying and adverse field conditions. • Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs., stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out and above shoulder, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull. • Work is performed outside in all types of environmental conditions, with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Additional Qualifying Factors As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical screening. If applicable to the contract, you may also be required to submit through a background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work and must have a valid driver's license at time of application. ZTEX Construction Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
See More Details >>JOB DESCRIPTION As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America Basic Job Functions Provide leadership, management, and supervision necessary for the planning, lay-out, and performing all types of concrete work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of all foremen or crews under his/her supervision and provide all resources needed for the work to be done safely, correctly, and efficiently. Work with other foreman or superintendents to ensure that the work is coordinated and sequenced to assure that the flow of work and the schedule is maintained. Key Responsibilities • Maintain positive working relationships with client and superintendent. • Maintain a safe and clean work environment and assure that high quality work is always being performed. • Conduct and/or participate in all safety, quality, production, and planning meetings. • Assure all foreman and crew evaluations/performance agreements are conducted. • Champion and promote a Continuous Improvement culture with all members of the crew(s). • Assure the accuracy of all time sheets, quantity, and productivity reports. • Maintain and monitor the 6- and 1-week schedules, coordinate with the master schedule and be actively engaged in developing and executing work packages and task plans. • Adhere to and support all company policies, procedures and "The Sundt Way" regarding the work and people you supervise. • Provide appropriate coaching and mentoring for crew members to help them be the best they can be. • Minimum Job Requirements • Must have a minimum of five years' (level I) and six-plus years' (level II) experience in the relevant construction market and an in-depth understanding of the trade(s) being supervised. • Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew. • Possess effective verbal and written communication skills. • Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements • Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions. • Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. • Will lift, push, or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.) • Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas. • May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors. • Safety Level Safety-Sensitive Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, or genetic information. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. Benefits: Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly) Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting after 60 days of continuous employment Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Workplace Wellness Programs Mental Health Program Life and Disability Insurance Employee-Owner Perks Educational Assistance Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program About the Company: Sundt Construction, Inc.
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in El Paso, TX typically starts with a comprehensive apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The average weekly wage for masons in El Paso, TX is approximately $1,250, with experienced professionals earning over $3,500 weekly. With a steady demand for masonry skills due to infrastructure and construction projects, there are ample opportunities for new entrants, with the median annual wage for masonry workers in the region standing at $53,010. 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.
