Description
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced
Journeyman Masons for projects located in and around
Allentown, PA. This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of
up to $35/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Mason and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope: - Plan and layout CMU and brick installations, ensuring precise alignment and leveling for load-bearing walls and facades
- Prepare and mix mortars, grouts, and adhesives, adjusting for weather conditions and material types
- Lay CMU blocks and bricks using advanced techniques (running bonds, stack bonds, toothing), cutting materials to fit around openings and corners
- Install reinforcement elements such as rebar, lintels, and anchors to enhance structural stability
- Build and align forms, scaffolds, and supports, inspecting work for plumb, level, and square
- Perform finishing tasks including pointing, tooling joints, cleaning surfaces, and applying sealants
- Collaborate with other trades (carpenters, electricians) to integrate masonry with overall construction sequencing
- Troubleshoot onsite issues including material defects or layout discrepancies
- Maintain tools and equipment while adhering to OSHA safety standards, including proper PPE usage and fall protection
Requirements: -
- 5+ years of journeyman-level masonry experience on commercial projects
- Experience reading blueprints and calculating material quantities
- Ability to achieve tight tolerances (e.g., 1/8-inch joint variations) and produce high-quality finishes
- In-depth understanding of CMU types (standard, lightweight, architectural) and brick varieties (clay, concrete)
- Ability to adapt to site challenges (uneven foundations, adverse weather)
- OSHA 10 certification; TI offers course to qualified Employees who have yet to obtain the certification
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, work at heights, and communicate effectively with supervisors and crew
- Must provide own masonry tools and PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, high-visibility clothing)
Company Details
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
- Vacation Pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
Find our app, TradeGig, in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest!
Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
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Recruiter Name
Gabriela Cerdareyna
Location
US-PA-ALLENTOWN