Bricklayer jobs in San Antonio, TX

Come work for America's Master Craftsmen in Restoration and Preservation! Western Specialty Contractors is currently looking for self-motivated, top notch individuals to help serve our customers as a Bricklayers at our San Antonio, TX branch. If you are a self-motivated individual with great work ethic and the personality to help with customer satisfaction, then we would love to meet you!

As a member of the branch production team, you will be responsible for the performance of work within a particular work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the crafts.

• Analyzing and interpreting building plans
• Interpreting work orders and determining the materials required
• Measuring distance from reference points
• Calculating angles and determining the vertical and horizontal alignment of courses
• Laying bricks using mortar as a binder and a trowel to level
• Fastening bricks with wire clamps or cement
• Working safely on scaffolds and swing stages at various heights
• Using equipment and tools effectively to perform basic construction tasks
• Prepares surfaces by cutting and/or grinding out problem areas of walls and floors
• Cleans and preps problem areas prior to the application of material
• Cuts out, repairs, preps, packs and caulks joints of walls and floors
• Sprays, brushes, rolls or applies material to surfaces of walls and floors as specified
• May work below grade by preparing and applying waterproofing materials to the foundation walls and footings
• Applications include spraying, rolling, and brushing materials, nailing panels, or gluing sheet goods
• May be required to rig mobile and stationary scaffolding in accordance with corporate guidelines
  
  
  

Requirements

To be qualified for this job, experience as a Bricklayer is required.

You also:

• Must be able to use logical step-by-step procedures in working with different materials using a variety of skills
• Must be able to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and be able to judge straight lines, spaces and proportions
• Must be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction
• The ability to read drawings is necessary
• Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees
• Physically, workers must be able to: Stand or walk for long periods; lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more; climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolds and other objects and carry tools and equipment; and see well (either naturally or with correction)
• Abilities to work at heights, at extreme temperatures and to wear company's safety equipment are essential
• Practical construction experience preferred
• Must have own "hand tools of the trade."
• May be required to work weekends, nights, out of town and at heights
• Must have reliable transportation
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources