Sheet Metal Deck Installer/Back-Up Driver/Welder in Austin, Texas at Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc

Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Deck Installer/Ironworker to join our team. This role involves the safe installation of sheet metal decking on steel framing and performing shear stud installation. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working at heights and in varied weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lay and attach metal decking on steel structures
• Operate hand, power, pneumatic, and powder-actuated tools safely and effectively
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working conditions
• Accurately report time and attendance using technology
• Comply with OSHA, customer, and company safety standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk
• Use hands to handle and grip equipment and tools
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb and balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch
• Talk and hear
• Lift more than seventy-five pounds (75 lbs.)

Work Environment:

• Work on construction sites
• Work at heights greater than forty feet (40 ft.)
• Outdoor weather conditions (heat and cold)
• Work with hand, power, pneumatic and powder actuated tools

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, hourly, working daytime shift only
• Projects typically last 2-3 months each but some last much longer. When a project ends, each crew travels to a different city/state to start the next project.
• Work hours are based on jobsite requirements and may vary slightly due to seasonal and weather conditions. We have sites in GA, AR, TX, VA, NC, SC and many more.

If you are a dedicated professional with experience in sheet metal deck installation and ironwork, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

• 100% nationwide travel required
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. and work at heights over 40 feet
• Experience working with hand, power, pneumatic, and powder-actuated tools
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Preferred Certifications (Not Required but a Plus):

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Welding Certification
• Aerial Lift Certification