CAULKING / WATERPROOFING JOURNEYMAN, Brighton, Colorado

WELLS: A CAREER WORTH BUILDING

Wells is one of the largest prefabricated building solution providers with locations across the central U.S., providing meaningful work in many different regions. We are a family-owned company that has celebrated 70 years of success.

At the end of the day, we are a team of creators. Our 1,300 employees across the U.S. play an important role as catalysts, constructors, and community members. They are committed to reducing risk, building confidence, and deliberately planning for partners' success - from vision through construction and beyond.

Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify Wells precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a Sealants and Caulking Journeyman to join our team. The perfect candidate will have some experience in the sealants and restoration industry. This position pays between the range of $28 - $32.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Caulking / Waterproofing Journeyman travels throughout their region. These individuals will be responsible for the installation of sealant, caulking, waterproofing, air barrier, and firestopping systems on buildings and ramps.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overarching understanding of jobsite safety, including proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)


• Ability to receive directions and complete a task within our scopes with minimal supervision.


• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights safely.


• Follow direction of the Field Supervisor and foreman and bring any problems to their attention.


• Maintain a clean jobsite.


• Fundamental knowledge of joint sealant installation.


• Fundamental knowledge of backer rod installation.


• Fundamental knowledge of firestopping.


• Fundamental knowledge air barrier.


• Fundamental knowledge of waterproofing systems (liquid and sheet) installation.


• Ability to mentor apprentices.


• Perform a variety of tasks on the construction site.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.


• Understand safety requirements to maintain a safe job site.


• Must always carry in a professional manner.


• Quality minded.


• Ability to mix custom colors.


• Ability to caulk on average 400 lineal feet per day on precast panels.


• Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently.


• Ability and willingness to travel as necessary.


• Must be motivated and self-driven to complete a task.


• Understand and accept changes that are implemented to become Best-in-Class.


• Ability to understand proper tools and tool usage for specific jobs.


• 3 years prior experience in construction preferred.


• Precast concrete and construction site experience preferred.


• Possession of a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Physically able to lift up to 100lbs+ occasionally and 50lbs frequently.


• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.


• Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day.


• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.


• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.


• Moderate to high exposure to production environment.


• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related).


• Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific).

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flex spending for medical and daycare, a health savings account, and 401(k) plan with profit sharing. We'll also pay your premium for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.*
*Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)