Entering the masonry trade in Union City, TN 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 and require a significant amount of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with 15,057 active job openings as of 2021, and projects a 0% growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $67,022 annually, with the highest 10% of masonry workers earning more than $85,630. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
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 About the Company: US Navy Reserve
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY Perform tasks involving physical labor at pool construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Oversee a crew of 2 or more in the construction of inground pools. • Report to work in a timely manner and collect all the necessary contract related information for work scheduled that day. • Ensure that all necessary equipment and materials are loaded for transport to jobsite. • Oversee the cleaning and preparation of construction sites each day and maintain them through completion. This includes making sure that each job site is left in an orderly and safe manner at the completion of a scheduled work day. • Ensure that all material is loaded/unloaded and staged in the most optimal place for construction while on the job site. • Wall and liner installation, plumbing, digging ditches, work concrete, and any other necessary job duties assigned. • Ensure all tools and equipment are used properly and in a safe manner as well as performing regular preventative maintenance on these items. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 1-4 years of general construction experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strength and mobility to work in a typical field, warehouse lot setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a telephone. Work is subject to exposure to frequent travel, extreme weather conditions, noise, electrical shocks, hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, dust and noxious odors.
See More Details >>Aloha Pools & Spas is seeking an experienced Construction Coordinator to work out of our Union City, TN location. Ideal applicants will possess the following: • Excellent verbal and written communication • Ability to multi-task multiple jobs simultaneously • Computer usage for job costing, scheduling, entering data, and other tasks. • Thorough ability to lay out jobs and plan for multiple jobs • Strong working knowledge with construction equipment • Ability to direct multiple crews • Ability to occasionally travel to job sites, up to four hours away (one way) Aloha Pools & Spas offers: • Excellent Pay • Bonus Incentives • Discounted BCBS Health Insurance to Full Time Employees • Retirement Plans • Flexible Off-Season Hours Work Remotely • No Job Type: Full-time Salary: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift Supplemental pay types: • Bonus pay Experience: • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred) • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
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