Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, clean up rubble and debris. May assist other craft workers. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials. Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones. Lubricate and clean equipment and tools. Must have a valid Driver's License, CDL a plus. Aerial experience a plus. Job Requirements It is occasionally necessary to crawl, kneel & balance. It is frequently necessary to reach above shoulder level, crouch. It is continuously necessary to bend, squat, push/pull equipment. It is occasionally necessary to climb. In an 8 hour day, the employee can expect to stand about 4 hours and to walk about 3 hours. Frequently be required to carry loads up to and including 24 lbs. Frequently be required to lift loads up to and including 24 lbs. The job requires repetitive movement of both feet. Simple grasping with both hands is necessary. Fine manipulation with both hands is necessary. Firm grasping with both hands is necessary. Requires being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, driving automotive equipment, exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Referral of Protected Veterans EOE Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled We do not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or thereinafter referred collectively as "protected veterans."
See More Details >>We are always hiring dedicated construction laborers to join our team. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining various machines, load and unload frequently heavy materials, and follow directions from supervisors and other skilled tradesmen. To do well in this role you should be physically fit, reliable, and be a hard worker. RESPONSIBILITIES • Help equipment operators, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary. • Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards. • Load or unload construction materials. • Remove, fill, or compact earth. • Follow instructions from supervisors. • Assist craft workers. • Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary. • Perform site clean-up.
See More Details >>Job Duties • · Perform field measurements • · Digging trenches and back fill holes to prepare for construction site • · Cleaning the construction site by removing hazardous materials and debris from the construction site • · Comply with health and safety regulations when operating equipment or walking on the job site even when not on active duty • · Maintain a brisk and productive pace of activities to complete all assigned tasks within time constraints • · Leave construction equipment and tools clean, organized, and stored in an orderly fashion after each use • · Build temporary structures at the construction sites such as signs, scaffolds, and barricades • · Provide assistance to contractors (painters, electricians, etc) as needed • · Provide assistance to other team members on various tasks if your duties are completed ahead of schedule • · Unload and load equipment for distribution to proper locations at construction sites • · Prepare construction sites equipment, materials, and tools Skills • Possesses good balance, depth perception and hand-eye coordination for safely operating tools and equipment and standing on tall beams and roofs. • Stays in excellent physical condition and maintains high levels of stamina and endurance. • · Basic math skills for measuring on job sites • · Following instructions from the construction project manager and supervisors • · Wear clean safety equipment, such as ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, helmets, and boots that are in good repair • · General knowledge of construction operations and procedures • · Knowledge of hand tools and power tools • · Ability to work with a team • · Knowledge of heavy equipment to load and unload material • Valid drivers license to operate company vehicles to and from job site Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) Schedule: • 8 hour shift Experience: • Construction: 5 years (Required) Work Location: Multiple locations
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Lubbock, TX typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with 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 masons nationwide, with an average annual wage of $67,022, and projects little or no change in employment from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $1,360 per week in Lubbock, with experienced professionals earning up to $3,560 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
