Construction Operator Tender

Job Description

We are looking for motivated and skilled individuals to join our Mason Operator & Tender Crew. You will be laying brick, block, and stone veneers while working closely with a dedicated team, operating rough terrain forklifts to move masonry materials used for constructing buildings, and working in a utility capacity, by transferring masonry material to masons. There are many opportunities for growth and your responsibilities will develop as you gain more experience.

• Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to understand job expectations and requirements.
• Maintain tools and keep the job site clean.
• Assist team in maintaining, repairing, and constructing masonry surfaces and structures.
• Layout walls and lay leads.
• Install masonry flashings and insulation.
• Tucking and point masonry.
• Build and maintain scaffolding and other temporary structures.
• Clean work and apply sealants.

• Demonstrate the proper use and care of any hand tools
• Demonstrate the proper use of all personal protective equipment
• Learn to set up for walls.
• Learn to space mortar boards
• Clean mixer, mortar pans, and shovels.
• Comprehend when safety rails and posts are needed and how to install.
• Be willing to learn the proper use and care of basic power tools.
• Mix mortar correctly and accelerator use
• Count all material and recognize masonry cuts in wall section.
• Recognize and assemble 3 ft., 5 ft., and 6 ft. bucks.
• Read a tape accurately to measure cuts.
• Use a skill saw and chop saw.
• Correctly and safely erect scaffolding
• Know and apply all grout procedures.
• Identify and know when and where bearing plates are installed in a wall.
• Recognize lintels, how and when to use them.
• Know the proper type of use of wall accessories such as bracing, anchors, pilasters, and angles.
• Be willing to learn simple masonry tasks such as tooling and obtain basic masonry tools.
• Run a fork lift as needed.
• Tool joints as needed.
• Perform simple masonry tasks and obtain basic masonry tools.
• Assist tradesmen perform their tasks and help in preparation for the tasks.

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, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED. Absent a diploma or GED then six (6) months related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals
• Basic math skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• OSHA 10-hour training
• Rough terrain forklift certification
• Aerial lift certification

• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Strong commitment to working safely and professionally.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to organize, sequence, and perform assigned tasks within schedule.
• Ability to physically perform the job duties.
• Dependable and consistent in following instructions and blueprints.
• Must be willing to travel to job locations
• Must work in other trades as needed
• Must have all tools on required Ferguson Construction tool list to move to next level
• Work overtime and Saturdays as needed
• Perform general maintenance or cleanup work
• Attend appropriate training courses when requested in order to move to next level

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