Entering the masonry trade in Thomaston, GA, 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $53,010 for masonry workers, with an average of $1,020 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
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 >>CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR POSITION SUMMARY Spicer Group is seeking highly motivated Construction Inspectors to join our team for GDOT Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI). The Construction Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all work on assigned projects is performed in compliance with GDOT standards and specifications, as well as all federal, state, and local regulations. This position is ideal for individuals with field inspection experience in roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects who are looking to contribute to impactful transportation improvements. Both entry-level and mid-level candidates are encouraged to apply, with roles available for a variety of experience levels. THE COMPANY Spicer Group, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, planning, and architecture company. We have ten offices in Michigan and one in Georgia. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values. Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to: sick, vacation, and holiday pay; fitness membership reimbursement; a 401(k) match program; profit sharing; health, dental, and vision insurance options; and much more! In addition to our benefits package, we host employee appreciation events once a month as a thank you to all our employees’ hard work and dedication! JOB DESCRIPTION This is general level technical work supporting higher level inspectors and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization; and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of judgment and may include providing work directions to others. Employees will perform independent complex inspections of roadways and structure construction processes and materials to ensure compliance with the construction contract. Employees will perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections. Employees may perform construction management duties in lieu of Project Engineer on smaller construction projects, resurfacing, striping projects, sign, safety or other projects in similar scope/complexity. RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct daily inspections of construction activities to ensure compliance with GDOT plans, specifications, and safety standards. • Monitor contractor performance and construction progress, reporting any issues to the project manager. • Ensure erosion and sediment control measures are properly installed and maintained in accordance with environmental regulations. • Verify quantities of materials used and work performed for accurate project documentation and payment processing. • Maintain detailed field records, including daily work reports/diaries, photos, and inspection logs. • Assist with punch list creation and final project closeout. • Acting as client, contractor, and project manager liaison for the construction of municipal and GDOT infrastructure projects. • Communicates directly with clients and owners, holds and attends meetings, review shop drawings, perform quantity take offs, generate preliminary estimates of cost. • Conducts material sampling and testing as needed for compliance • Familiarity with GDOT specifications, GDOT Standards and Details, project plans, and work practice is preferred. • Conducts material sampling and testing as needed for compliance Physical presence is an essential function of this job. The list of specific duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED • Construction inspection experience, preferably in the areas of GDOT Road, and Bridge Construction or consultant for a State Highway Agency • Valid driver’s license CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Employee must already be in possession of or be able to obtain the following within 6 months of hire: • Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 1 (General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, Basic Highway Plan Reading) • GDOT WECS (Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor) • GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 • GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control) Training assistance will be provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
See More Details >>The SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR performs advanced technical work supporting higher level technicians and engineers in function areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of independent judgment and may include providing work directions to others. Duties may include: Employees may perform independent complex inspections on roadways and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract. Employees may perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections. Work may include inspecting asphalt or concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications, structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill; and traffic control and erosion control devices. Candidate should be familiar with the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) Pavement Condition Evaluation System (PACES) in order to perform pavement evaluations of roadways. Able to understand the terminology and types of defects that can be found on a pavement and to define various levels of severity. Able to take field notes, measurements, and observations such that pavement condition reports can be produced in the office. Able to make recommendations for repair and maintenance needs of the roadway. Familiar with roadway construction cost estimates in accordance with GDOT's standard items. Employees may also perform the more complex variety of calculations and computations. Employees may perform documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other required documentation. Capable of reviewing specifications and contract documents to understand required construction procedures; able to research the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications as necessary to gain clarity or additional needed information. Assist with training junior Construction Inspector on field inspections procedures and reporting requirements Provide Construction Inspector guidance as related to performing project inspections, requirements, resolution of quality of work issues in the field Understand project budgets and monitor inspection time vs revenue available Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor Maintain compliance with all company policies and proceduresEDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED plus 5 years of progressive transportation technical experience OR Degree in civil engineering technology from an accredited two-year technical college plus 5 years of progressive transportation technical experience OR Equivalent combination of training and directly related experience Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in English with internal and external clients Basic math skills Valid driver's license required; must have satisfactory driving record in accordance with EMC fleet insurance requirements Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices Understanding of construction practices and procedures PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with OSHA guidelines and directives, in conjunction with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards Must be able to withstand regular exposure to outdoor worksite weather conditions that may be wet and/or humid environments, with extreme cold and/or heat; sites may be moderate to moderately loud Must be able to perform tasks that require long-term standing and/or repetitive motions May be required to drive long distances daily Must be able to regularly lift, move, or shake up to 40 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 60-80 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephoneEDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED plus 5 years of progressive transportation technical experience OR Degree in civil engineering technology from an accredited two-year technical college plus 5 years of progressive transportation technical experience OR Equivalent combination of training and directly related experience Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in English with internal and external clients Basic math skills Valid driver's license required; must have satisfactory driving record in accordance with EMC fleet insurance requirements Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices Understanding of construction practices and procedures PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with OSHA guidelines and directives, in conjunction with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards Must be able to withstand regular exposure to outdoor worksite weather conditions that may be wet and/or humid environments, with extreme cold and/or heat; sites may be moderate to moderately loud Must be able to perform tasks that require long-term standing and/or repetitive motions May be required to drive long distances daily Must be able to regularly lift, move, or shake up to 40 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 60-80 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
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