Concrete Artisan

4 weeks ago


Norfolk, Virginia, United States GeoStabilization International Full time

GSI is seeking a skilled Concrete Artisan to join our team. As a senior technician, you will play a key role in our custom concrete projects, combining concrete sculpting with supporting our core operations.

You will work alongside experienced technicians, measuring, drilling, mixing concrete, and creating sustainable infrastructure. Your work will contribute to building a safer community.

This is a career opportunity with significant advancement, paired with your own personal effort and willingness to learn our business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Scultping vertical concrete walls made of shotcrete
  • Creating varied surfaces like stacked stone, geologic, ashlar
  • Reading and determining measurements
  • Maintaining a clean and organized construction site
  • Working together in a team environment
  • Learning to operate rock drills
  • Operating construction equipment such as excavator, all terrain forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders

Requirements:

  • Prior concrete experience such as a concrete finisher/form builder or shotcrete experience
  • Ability to travel at least 3 weeks out of every month
  • Reliability and a strong work ethic
  • Enthusiastically working with a diverse team

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Climates vary in degrees, in tropical to desert environments.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required.

Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

Regular heavy lifting (50lbs+) of construction materials on the job site.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

100% travelling in the Eastern US (East of the Mississippi River). Employees are expected to work a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule.

Pay:

$24-$28/hr. In 2023, individuals in this role, with overtime, made the equivalent of over $30/hr.