Entering the masonry trade in Rapid City, SD, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 536,729 masonry workers nationwide, with wages averaging $204.67 per week in Rapid City, SD. The trade is expected to see limited growth, but with consistent demand for skilled workers, particularly as existing professionals retire, creating opportunities for new entrants. With dedication and training, aspiring masons can look forward to a stable career with competitive wages, often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - HOD CARRIERS, MASONRY LABORERS / TENDER • Candidates must be dependable and hard working • Must have reliable transportation. • Six months of masonry laborer experience preferred. • Must be able to perform tasks involving manual labor such as, but not limited to, mixing and hauling mud, loading and unloading of materials • Ability to assemble/disassemble scaffolding preferred. • Safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools required to perform assigned tasks. • Will be expected to maintain and clean up job sites on a daily basis. • Forklift experience preferred. • Standing/working on feet for extended periods and walking across uneven terrain, climbing up and down ladders and stairways. • Tender / laborer for brick masons, block masons and stone masons to keep project moving along smoothly and on schedule. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: • Health insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Experience: • laborer: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>About the position The Hod Carrier / Masonry Laborer position at WD Masonry & Concrete involves performing various manual labor tasks to assist bricklayers and maintain job sites. The role requires reliable transportation and offers immediate openings for candidates with or without prior masonry experience. Responsibilities • Mix and haul mud for masonry work. , • Load and unload materials as needed. , • Assemble and disassemble scaffolding. , • Operate vehicles, equipment, and tools safely. , • Maintain and clean up job sites daily. Requirements • Reliable transportation is a must. , • Six months of masonry laborer experience preferred, but not required. , • Ability to perform manual labor tasks. Nice-to-haves • Forklift experience preferred. Benefits • Wage based on experience and qualifications.
See More Details >>Responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites for the erection of structures and buildings. Unloads and loads materials, reads plans and specifications, tends machines, mixes concrete, pours concrete, and assists carpenters, operating engineers, and other construction site workers. Primary duties • Assist in building structures for residential, business, and construction sites. • Participate in demolitions. • Remove trees and debris. • Service machines, including pumps, compressors, generators, tractors, and trailers. • Mix concrete. • Pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, or plaster. • Use spray guns for application of material to ceilings or walls. • Assist construction managers. • Read blueprints and designs. • Install traffic control devices. • Clear and prepare highway work zones. • Dig trenches. • Install sewer, water, and storm drainpipes. • Pour concrete and asphalt onto roads. • Operate laser guidance equipment to place pipes. • Operate air, electric, and pneumatic drills. • Transport and set off explosives to tunnel into earth or roads. • Remove hazardous materials. • Operate pavement breakers; jackhammers; earth tampers; concrete, mortar, and plaster mixers. • Control robotic pipe cutters and cleaners. • Survey and measure equipment. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Background Investiation and Drug Screening Required Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $21 to $27 hourly Benefits Bryan Construction is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (H S A), Accident Coverage, Company Sponsored Basic life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 401K with Company Matching. EEO/AA Statement Bryan Construction is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by laws. Application Deadline: March 14th, 2025
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