Discover a Rewarding Career
The demand for skilled workers is higher than ever, and the industry shows no signs of slowing down. At Weigand Construction, we’re offering high school students a way to work with your hands, make good money, build something you’re proud of, and live life your way.
Why Construction at Weigand?
Education
Get paid work while you earn a paid-for Associate Degree from Ivy Tech
Pay
5% pay increase for every year of apprenticeship; larger raise once you reach Journeyman status
Benefits
Pension, Health Insurance, Retirement Plans
Career Growth
Clear career paths and leadership opportunities
Work-Life Balance
Short drive to work sites, clock out by 3:30pm
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Meet with Nick Craghead, Weigand’s Talent Acquisition Manager
We’ll help you complete the paperwork and get setup
Apprenticeship
4 years
Get an education while you work
Spend 1 week per quarter in the classroom (bookwork + hands-on learning)
Graduate with an associates degree in Applied Science
Pay: $18.70–$32.36/hr*
Journeyman
Full-time licensed worker
Growth opportunities available
Pay: $24.93–$36.36/hr*
Trades Opportunities
Laborer
Lifeblood of a project
Sets the table for all trades
A great laborer anticipates the project’s needs
Typical work includes:
Logistical leader
Site Safety Implementation
Equipment Operator
(requires equipment certification)
Manages site cleanliness
Includes Hod Carriers for Masons
Wage Rates*
Apprentice (year 1): $18.70-$24.53/hr
Journeyman (year 5+): $24.93-$32.41/hr
Concrete Finisher
Specialized scope of work
Can be at multiple project locations each week
Typical work includes:
Sidewalks and exterior paving
Vertical concrete wall finishing
Installation of concrete flatwork
Rubbing/finishing exposed concrete walls
Wage Rates*
Apprentice (year 1): $21.04-$24.26/hr
Journeyman (year 5+): $30.05-$34.65/hr
Carpenter
Broadest scope of work
Largest manpower group at WCI
Typical work includes:
Rough blocking and framing
Building concrete forms
Acoustical ceilings
Studs & drywall
Casework
Trim
Doors/Frames
Flooring
Wage Rates*
Apprentice (year 1): $19.04-$19.87/hr
Journeyman (year 5+): $31.74-$33.11/hr
Mason
Specialized scope of work
Largest manpower need in the Midwest
Typical work includes:
Brick
Block
Stone
Caulking
Restoration
Wage Rates*
Apprentice (year 1): $20.20-$20.70/hr
Journeyman (year 5+): $35.00-$36.36/hr
Interested in office work?
Take a look at our careers page.
*Listed pay is current as of June 2024 but is not guaranteed. Confirm wage rates prior to accepting employment.
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