Becoming a mason in Mitchell, SD, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining 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. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 47,918 masons nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010. In Mitchell, SD, the average weekly wage for masons is approximately $1,214, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,400 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
John T. Jones Construction Co. is looking for skilled and experienced construction laborers for a Wastewater Treatment Facility in Mitchell, SD . Areas of work include cleanup, heavy concrete, site pipe, mechanical installation & general construction. The position includes benefits, top pay, and the potential to travel and work with us on other sites. • Clean construction sites of debris, trash and hazardous materials • Dig trenches and pour concrete as instructed • Concrete formwork, pouring & finishing • Assist in installing pipes, mechanical equipment, etc. • Erect and dismantle temporary structures and scaffolding • Load, unload equipment and material • Use of hand tools • Various other construction activities. • All other duties as assigned Job Type: Full-time Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.41 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>ABOUT Sailors in the Navy’s Construction Battalion are makers. They’re driven to work with their hands and they know the value of doing a job right the first time. They’re tougher than any task and they’re not afraid to get a little dirty. As part of the Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees, you’ll be part of a team that crafts the Navy’s infrastructure from the ground up and paves the way—literally—to victory. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world. If you’re interested in becoming an Aircrewman in the Navy Reserve, check out the following careers available in the field. CONSTRUCTION JOBS IN THE NAVY RESERVE BUILDER Gain training for work in a range of trades, such as carpentry, plaster, roofing, concrete, masonry, brickwork, painting, cabinetry and more. CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN Make sure the Navy's power grid stays lit—from the poles and lines outside to the complex electrical and communication wiring inside structures. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR From crane operation to roadbuilding equipment, you can help pave the way for successful Navy missions and earn your operators’ licenses while you do it. STEELWORKER Manage construction operations, craft steel structures, and perform welding, cutting and other specialized metalwork operations. UTILITIESMAN From maintaining heating, air and plumbing systems on Navy bases to rebuilding utilities infrastructure for hospitals in cities struck by natural disasters, it’s up to you to keep vital systems running. PAY & BENEFITS When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the- art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives: • Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend • Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career • Educational assistance • Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family • VA guaranteed home loans • Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance • Travel opportunities • Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill • Retirement after 20 qualifying years • TRICARE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL). QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • U.S. citizen or equivalent • High school graduate or equivalent • 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before. This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy. The application is for a specific position within the Navy. WORK ENVIRONMENT Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour Bonus amounts may vary based on eligibility Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3.6 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 143,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employees nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain - from farm to fork. Christensen Farms is the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods LLC, a producer-owned primary pork processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. In turn, Triumph Food members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor bacon and other premium pork products. Triumph Foods also holds a 50 percent partnership in Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, a primary pork processing plant. Position Overview: Daily management of assigned projects. Ensure quality and cost standards set by company are met in a timely, efficient and ethical manner. Major Areas of Responsibility: Project Planning and Support: • Participate with project scope, site assessments, site layout, and project details • Participate in pre-construction planning • Communicate progress, issues, and solutions to supervisor throughout project Construction Project Management: • Explain, execute and sign contracts with specified subcontractors • Execute daily management of sub-contract excavators, concrete crews, framers, electricians, and equipment installers • Responsible to have appropriate materials at project site in a timely fashion to meet project deadlines • Receive and verify material shipment quantity and integrity • Communicate and/or resolve shipping schedules/conflicts with vendors or operations manager Administrative Responsibilities: • Submit required project reports in a timely, accurate, and complete manner • Complete purchase orders, inventory documents, and time sheets to specified detail daily and weekly • Perform and complete final inspection documentation General Expectations: • High level of communication with production managers to achieve goals of both production and construction departments • Maintain company equipment (skidloader, trailer, vehicle, power tools) • Must possess or attain CDL Class A driver's license and health card or be willing to obtain with support from the company Travel required based on project location up to 75% of the work week Education, Training and Experience Requirements: Previous construction related experience and/or education related to the construction field. Work requires extensive knowledge of business operations. Must have knowledge of general construction processes. Understanding of accounting systems, construction phases, materials, and vendors is also required. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and important information in a timely manner. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy. Some analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work. Ensures ethical representation in all facets of Christensen Farms. Ability to apply independent judgment in major areas of accountability. Strict adherence to company confidentiality. This position will require operating a company vehicle or regular mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer extended for this position will be is contingent upon the review of the candidate's motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CFF's insurance carrier and company policy. Benefits Package Christensen Farms offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.
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