Entering the masonry trade in Santa Maria, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship typically spans about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 47,918 masonry workers in the United States, with a median annual wage of $53,010. In Santa Maria, the average weekly wage for masonry workers is around $1,215, with experienced professionals often earning over $1,600 weekly. Apprenticeship programs, offered by trade schools and unions, provide aspiring masons with the necessary skills and knowledge, leading to a career with strong earning potential and consistent demand due to the industry's labor shortage.
Job Overview: We are currently seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee and manage daily field activities for construction projects in Santa Maria, California. This position involves collaborating with project managers to ensure efficient project execution and adherence to safety standards. Job Details: The Construction Superintendent will be responsible for supervising labor, equipment, and material needs, conducting site visits for job preparation, and training construction workers on safety procedures and operational methods. Responsibilities: • Prepare meeting agendas and construction schedules • Generate daily reports on site activities • Efficiently manage employees and equipment • Coordinate daily and weekly activities on job sites • Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and safety standards • Monitor adherence to project plans and specifications • Facilitate meetings with subcontractors • Document weekly meeting notes Requirements: • Prior experience as a Construction Superintendent • Strong communication and organizational skills • Knowledge of construction methods and safety protocols • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently • Familiarity with OSHA regulations Benefits: • Competitive salary range • Opportunity for growth within the company • Comprehensive benefits package • Professional development opportunities Other Details: This position offers various shifts to accommodate different schedules in Santa Maria, California. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of construction projects. We encourage qualified candidates with a passion for construction management to apply and be part of our dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the industry.
See More Details >>Benefits/Perks • Competitive Compensation ( Job is piece-work pay.) • Great Work Environment Job Summary We are seeking a Telecommunications Technician to join our team! As a Telecommunications Technician, you will install new telecommunications systems, repair existing systems, and upgrade outdated equipment and systems. You will also troubleshoot systems that are having trouble, ensuring every system you touch is working properly. The ideal candidate has experience with telecommunications equipment, excellent communication skills, and enjoys problem-solving complex issues. Responsibilities • Install new telecommunications equipment for customers ( Trenching, Boring, concrete cuts required) Qualifications • Excellent customer service skills • Previous experience with cutting and patching concrete is desired. • Previous training in trenching or boring is needed. • Previous experience with telecommunications equipment desired • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills • Must be comfortable working on your feet, in tight spaces, and a variety of weather conditions
See More Details >>The KRS team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to join our bridge construction crew and enjoy a rewarding career, while traveling nationwide. The position involves continuous travel from job to job throughout the United States in company vehicles with rapid advancement opportunities. Crew schedules are 6 work weeks on, (with weekends) followed by a week off. Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation's largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package. We provide on the job training. With a base knowledge of construction tasks and physical labor experience, the Bridge Construction Technician will be trained to assist their Foreman with tasks associated with the repair and construction of railroad bridges. Compensation The average starting wage for this role will be between $22.65 - $25.75 per hour $65,000 and $80,000 per year), commensurate with experience. Lodging Allowance $735/per week. Job Responsibilities • Remove steel rivets with pneumatic tool • Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench • Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch • Drill holes in existing or new structural steel with magnetic drill • Drill holes in existing or new timber with 1/2" Electric or Hydraulic Drill • Hang Scaffolding • Work at heights while utilizing lineman equipment • Ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain • Drive spikes and drive pins with maul • Dig using hand shovel • Operate 1/2' drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools and chain saw • Use lineman gear, D-handle spade (shovel), sharp shooter (shovel), crow bar, and pry bar. Benefits KRS offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Plan with company match • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Flex scheduling to provide regular time off • Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts once qualified • Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent) • Paid Short Term Disability Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program Incentives • Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent • Current Driver's License with a favorable driving record (CDL is preferred and commands a premium rate) • Previous experience with heavy physical labor • Exposure to heights Physical Demands • This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms. Work Environment • This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work is performed at heights of up to 500'. • Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law Skills: Bridge Building, CDL Driver's License, Civil Engineering, Construction, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Incentive Programs, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Physical Demands, Pneumatic Tools, Railroad Construction, Scaffolding, State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, Vision Plan About the Company: Koppers
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