Civil Construction Craftsman

About the role

Advance Tank and Construction builds large-capacity, steel-erected storage products across the continental United States and is hiring Civil Construction Craftsmen in Waxahachie, TX. The position is a traveling job requiring reliable transportation and a TWIC card or the ability to obtain one; it is an at-will employment.

Key responsibilities

• Excavation, trenching and laying pipe, including shoveling or raking excavated material and helping unload, position, load and backfill pipe
• Assist carpenters with formwork: unloading, positioning, erecting, stripping, cleaning, oiling and loading forms
• Place and level concrete with a shovel or rake, carry and use a 30-pound concrete vibrator on the ground and on scaffolding, and rough rub concrete
• Assist with flanged piping and plumbing installation, including gaskets and bolts with wrenches or power tools
• Assist rod busters with unloading, positioning, installing and loading re-bar
• Carry and hold a 25-foot grade rod under all site conditions and drive stakes with a 4- to 8-pound hammer
• Work at heights of 30 to 50 feet above ground

Required profile

• Experience using tools such as shovel, claw hammer and pry bar, and competence with a tape measure
• Physical ability to carry 60 to 75 pounds regularly and stand for at least 8 hours a day
• Ability to pass a pre-hire physical and a DOT drug test at hire and whenever required
• Reliable transportation and a TWIC card or ability to obtain one
• Willingness to work Monday through Saturday, often 10 hours a day, with customer-dictated hours and overtime
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, on feet all day, and in congested, tight sites wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs and suitable work clothing

What we offer

• Pay of $25 to $30 per hour depending on experience and capabilities
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 401K and health and dental insurance