Construction Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

For over 40 years, ONEMESA has been providing solutions for corrosion control and rust mitigation across all sectors. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONEMESA encompasses multiple companies—MESA Products, MESA Services, Bass Engineering, and Hansen Drilling—each delivering specialized expertise and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ diverse needs. With regional offices across the country and an in-house team of project managers and engineers, ONEMESA is one of the top three providers of corrosion control solutions in the United States. Our commitment to delivering SAFE, innovative solutions for the protection of people, property, and the planet means we’re as invested in the solution as our customers.

Joining the ONEMESA team means you’ll have access to benefits designed to meet the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive medical benefits, including dental and vision, as well as no-cost extras like annual health assessments and flu shots. Our compensation package includes a company-matched 401(k), life insurance, competitive pay, annual salary reviews with a job progression plan, and a generous profit-sharing program.

About the Role:

As a Construction Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work side by side with our experienced technical team to learn and assist in the completion of Construction, Cathodic Protection, and Inspection/Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) work. Construction work to include excavation, backfilling, and low-voltage DC wiring using hand tools and construction equipment such as concrete saws, augers, and walk-behind trenchers. Cathodic Protection work to include Installation, Repair and Surveying tasks related to Cathodic Protection (CP) on On-Ground and Underground Steel Structures, including tanks, piping, docks and other marine structures. Inspection work to include working in and around aboveground and underground Petroleum and Chemical storage tanks to collect various forms of data including Visual Inspection and/or Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements. Examples of work locations to include service (gas) stations, bulk storage terminals, power generating facilities, utility substations, and along pipeline right-of-ways.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Position requires a person who is technically oriented and willing to learn
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members
• Willingness to work outside and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record for insurability
• Must be able to work outdoors and be able to walk for long distances on uneven terrain
• This is a SAFETY-sensitive position and is subject to pre-employment and random DOT drug testing
• Occasional travel required (typically 1-2 weeks annually)
• This is a DOT Regulated Driver (Non-CDL) position, which requires a standard driver's license and adherence to certain Department of Transportation (DOT) rules for commercial vehicles that don't require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Preferred Qualifications:

• TWIC card
• OSHA CFR 1910 & 1926 Safety & Health Training
• Confined Space Entry and Attendant Training
• Minimum of six months of corrosion related experience is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Perform site preparation to facilitate cathodic protection system installation.
• Install and maintain cathodic protection equipment such as anodes, rectifiers, and monitoring devices according to engineering specifications.
• Conduct routine inspections and manual labor tasks to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and safety of protection systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to coordinate construction activities and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean and organized worksite.

Other Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, such as trenches, pits, and manholes
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds regularly
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps and ladders regularly
• Sitting, standing, walking, or driving for long periods of time (1-3 hours)
• Must be able to see, hear, and respond quickly to dangerous situations
• Primarily working outdoors, including extreme weather conditions
• Working around moving machinery, vehicles, and heavy equipment
• Wearing personal protective gear most of the day (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, safety vest, FRCs)
• Ability to adhere to OSHA and Site-Specific PPE and Safety requirements when directed for a range of work areas including Flame-Resistant (FR) requirements, Chemical Resistant or Material Handling Gloves, or other Level D PPE equipment.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. For this role, we anticipate paying $22 and more per hour.

ONEMESA is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and fully complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, and other classifications.

This position is typically Monday - Friday, home every night with occasional travel (typically 1-3 nights) and rare long-term travel (typically 1-2 weeks annually). Occasional Saturday and/or Sunday work may be requested, but not mandatory.
40 or more hours per week, OT rules applies.