Entering the masonry trade in Ottumwa, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with projections showing a 0% growth from 2023 to 2033. However, the retirement of existing workers creates substantial opportunities for new entrants. In Ottumwa, IA, apprentices earn an average of $400 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $67,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and local apprenticeship programs help aspiring masons find opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Salary Range: $22.50 - $24.50 including $13.74 fringe benefit package with medical, dental, vision insurance along with a pension for retirement. Per diem also available depending on the location from home address to project location. Herberger Construction Company, Inc. is primarily a heavy highway construction company based in Indianola, IA. Our primary focus is bridge construction, but we also drive piling and construct flood and retaining walls, pump stations and culverts. Herberger Construction received an AGC award from a committee of peers, based on quality of work, job particulars, budget, and other criteria. Check out a few of our projects: https://www.herbergerconstruction.com/projects/ Like a road's base installation, Herberger Construction employees form the foundation of our business. We are a 3rd generation company that has been in business in Iowa for over 70 years. While we primarily operate in central Iowa, we have built bridges in all 99 Iowa counties and completed a bridge in Lawrence, Kansas in 2009. Herberger Construction Company, Inc. is primarily a heavy highway construction company based in Indianola, Iowa. Our primary focus is bridge construction, but we also drive piling and construct flood and retaining walls, pump stations and culverts. Job Description Construction laborers typically do the following: • Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards. • Load or unload building materials to be used in construction. • Build or take apart bracing, barricades, forms, scaffolding, and temporary structures. • Dig trenches, back-fill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction. • Operate or tend equipment and machines used in construction, such as a cutting torch. • Help other craft workers with their duties. • Follow construction plans and instructions from the people they are working for. • Climbing ladders and working on uneven ground. • Working outdoors in all seasons. • Being able to work together as a team. Responsibilities • Report each day on time and ready and willing to work. • Ensure reliable transportation to job-site. • Ensure project safety rules and environmental regulations are followed at all times. • Standard hand tools (Power tools supplied). • Communicate daily with superintendent and/or project manager. • Take direction provided by superiors and implement construction industry best practices to complete the tasks assigned. Qualifications • Experience on heavy highway construction projects. • Must be comfortable working at heights. • Understanding of safety risks (OSHA), and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. • Must have good communication skills. • Through knowledge of all aspects of construction materials, tools, equipment, and methods. • Ability to think clearly in critical and high pressure situations. • Minimum of one year construction experience. • High School Diploma/GED is required. Important Qualities Math Skills: Laborers need to perform the basic math calculations to do do their job. They often help with measuring on job-sites or they may be part of a surveying crew. Mechanical Skills: Laborers frequently are required to operate and maintain equipment, such as jackhammers. Physical Stamina: Laborers must have endurance to perform strenuous tasks throughout the day. Highway laborers, for example, spend hours on their feet-often in hot temperatures-with few breaks. Physical Strength: Laborers often must left heavy materials or equipment up to 75+ lbs. Benefits: Union Benefits after 600 hours worked. Herberger Construction Company, Inc. is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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
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