Garco Construction, Inc. is an ENR Top 400 general contractor with offices in Spokane and Tacoma, Washington. In addition to self-performing a substantial amount of construction, Garco provides high quality design build services through our in house architect and design department, as well as through strong partnerships with local and national architectural and engineering firms. We achieve this by employing highly qualified people, emphasizing advanced technology, continuing education, high safety standards and quality control. Job Description As a Construction Cement Mason Finisher you will be responsible for placing and finishing concrete slabs including screeding, rodding, bull floating, edging, darbying, setting forms, and operating power troweling machines. Some of the key items you will need to do on a daily basis will be: • Setting screeds; rodding: mucking, grading, shaping, smoothing and finishing the surfaces of freshly poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, curbs, steps, stairways, extruded barrier rails, or any other concrete surface requiring finishing; using hand-tools, including floats, trowels, screeds and straightedge. • Removal of rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using grinder or chisel and hammer; patching holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound preparatory to sealing; molding expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers and straightedge; cutting joints with concrete saw for the control of cracks in buildings and continuous to buildings. • Application of curing compounds, penetrating sealer and primer protective coatings to concrete traffic barriers, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks for the first 24 hours after pouring; the installation of seamless composition floors; the water-blasting for architectural finish or preparatory to patching. • Measuring, cutting and setting of all forms; setting of barrier, wall, concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk forms. All clean-up work required in connection with the above work Qualifications The qualifications you need to have for this role are: • Have Union membership • Be comfortable working in all types of weather conditions • Be comfortable working with tools to include but not be limited to: power troweling machine, finishing tools, bull floats, hand floats, hand trowels, muck rake, wheelbarrow, shovel, brushes, sliders, hammer, level, tape measure, and sprayer. • Have safety focused mindset The salary range for this position is between $21 and $65 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits/Culture The culture of Garco is second to none, and our employees are the heartbeat of our organization. To have the best employees in the industry, we offer some of the best benefits. Below are some of the benefits we offer when you join the team at Garco: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Training Garco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please email hr@garco.com. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. This is a safety sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240.
See More Details >>Garco Construction, Inc. is an ENR Top 400 general contractor with offices in Spokane and Tacoma, Washington. In addition to self-performing a substantial amount of construction, Garco provides high quality design build services through our in house architect and design department, as well as through strong partnerships with local and national architectural and engineering firms. We achieve this by employing highly qualified people, emphasizing advanced technology, continuing education, high safety standards and quality control. Job Description As a Construction Laborer you will use hands to lift, pull or carry heavy objects such as lumber, wall section or glue lam beams, or structural steel columns or beams. Some of the key items you will need to do on a daily basis will be: • Work outdoors in all sorts of weather • Learn procedures and techniques • Varied job duties depending on scopes of work • Mark and assemble materials (lumber or steel) to prescribed measurements; erect concrete forms and framework for structural additions • Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards • Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel, using pick and shovel • Lift, carry, and hold building materials with co-worker • Lift and hold wall sections in place • Assist carpenters, ironworkers and construction crews to construct and erect wood and steel frame buildings of multiple story high structures for commercial projects • Clean tools, equipment, materials, and work area, using wheelbarrow, broom and shovel, operate forklift or boom/scissor lifts as needed Qualifications The qualifications you need to have for this role are: • Have Union membership • Be comfortable working in all types of weather conditions • Be comfortable working with hand tools, power tools, skil saw, roto hammer, table saw, drills, sawzall, hammer, nail gun, ruler, square, pencil, chalk, calipers, chisels, planes, nails, dowel pins, glue gun, screws, plumb bob, level, lumber (2x4, 2x6, and up to glu-lam beams), forklift, pick-up truck. • Have a safety-focused mindset The salary range for this position is between $19 and $65 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. The culture of Garco is second to none, and our employees are the heartbeat of our organization. To have the best employees in the industry, we offer some of the best benefits. Below are some of the benefits we offer when you join the team at Garco: • Medical • Vision • Training Garco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please email If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please . This is a safety-sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Heavy Civil Construction Superintendent IMCO Construction Washington and/or Idaho About the Position We are seeking a candidate who is a strong leader and professional communicator, who will carry out company policies, values, and be willing to work in team settings to deliver complex construction projects. This position will oversee the total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed following design, safety, budget, and schedule while meeting contractual requirements. The Superintendent is responsible for all fieldwork required for the project and understands that safety is of the utmost importance to IMCO. The Superintendent is the primary line of defense in planning and assuring workers’ safety. Leads the Assistant Super, Foreman, and safety personnel, including mentoring, training, and coaching. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience in both public and private sectors. This person will be required to adhere to company policies and values and thrive working in a team setting. IMCO provides an employee-focused culture and a team-oriented environment, with a strong emphasis on developing successful employees. Compensation and Benefits • Compensation: $130,000 – $170,000 annual salary. • Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage available on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment • 401(k) match on eligible wages and available for eligible employees on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. • 100% contribution matching up to 4% of the employee-eligible wages. • Paid time off. • Paid holidays. • Company cell phone, laptop, iPad. • Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance. • A fuel card and company truck are provided for business-related travel. Responsibilities • Provide supervision of all craft workers, managing safety, quality, productivity, and project schedule requirements. • Provide supervision and mentorship for Assistant Superintendents and Foremen to provide advancement opportunities and new challenges for subordinate career growth. • Assist in developing project baseline schedules and regular updates in coordination with the Field/Project Engineer(s). • Drive the project schedule in the field and coordinate with IMCO craft to ensure the schedule is achieved. • Interface with field supervision at all levels for Subcontractors working on the project, including ensuring strict adherence to IMCO’s safety program and culture as well as schedule requirements. • Lead weekly mass safety meetings, daily toolbox talks, and JHA reviews throughout the shift when conditions or tasks change. • Develop and maintain craft, material, and equipment requirement schedules to ensure efficient and effective field operations. • Attend daily/weekly meetings as required by the project for cost and production tracking and analysis. • Attend Owner meetings as required by the project/project team. • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or company security operations for the protection of people and property. This is an overview of responsibilities and may not include all duties required for the position. Location & Commitments • Project Location-Washington and/or Idaho • Work location may vary, and flexibility to travel throughout Washington and Idaho for work is highly preferred. • Work time/shift may vary by project or client, and night shift work may be required for this position. Basic Qualifications • 10+ years managing field operations, including self-performed civil scopes of work as a Project Superintendent. • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead craft teams. • HCSS HeavyJob experience for time and quantity tracking. • Strong understanding of crane work as well as WA and ID State crane rules/regulations. • Driving a company truck is required for this position. Current and valid driver’s license, free of any major violations Is required • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions. • This is a safety-sensitive position and requires pre-employment drug testing, including cannabis. • Final candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background screening in accordance with Washington State law. • Adhere to all safety requirements. • Commitment to teamwork, safe work practices, and integrity. Preferred Qualifications • HCSS HeavyBid for direct cost estimating • Alternate Delivery experience (D/B, GC/CM, etc.) About IMCO IMCO, a heavy civil general contractor, serves public and private clients throughout Washington, Montana, Oregon, and Idaho. Our employees are our biggest, and most valued asset. We take pride in our employees, offering competitive wages and benefits, training, and a culture rooted in teamwork and innovation. IMCO is an open-shop contractor. Our Mission. Proudly building complex projects with integrity, excellence, and safety. Our Vision. To be the best, the most exceptional team, tackling challenging opportunities with world-class innovation and positively impacting our communities every day.
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in Ellensburg, WA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience and 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 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects little to no change in employment from 2023 to 2033. In Ellensburg, WA, masons earn an average of $1,650 per week, with an annual overtime average of $16,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $135,000 annually for experienced professionals.
