You have many options when it comes to choosing the type of job you will do, or career path you will take. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to change paths, take some time to explore construction and all it has to offer, particularly at a family-owned company. When you see what’s out there, you’ll be hooked!
What’s in it for you?
There are many great reasons to enter the construction trade. Despite what you hear on television, college isn’t the right choice for everyone. So, if you want to skip the four-year degree—and the hefty price tag and long-term debt that comes with it—and get on the path to a fulfilling and sustaining career, consider a career in construction.
While there are other jobs that you can do without the college requirement, few will offer the advantages of a career in the construction industry. Add to that the benefits of working with a family-owned construction company and you will find that you can build a career you can be proud of—and one that pays the bills—in construction. Here’s what we’re talking about:
- Get Paid Well
You can make good money in construction. While the starting wage for new, inexperienced workers is typically in the same ballpark as hospitality and retail jobs, you will have the opportunity to build your skills and quickly move up the pay scale. As you gain more experience and more skills, and move into supervisory positions, you’ll be earning more and more. Additionally, most construction companies offer benefits you don’t get in many other so-called “blue collar” jobs, such as health and other insurances, vacation and sick time or paid time off.
- Job Security
The construction industry is booming. There is no shortage of projects, whether it be infrastructure work, commercial development, or residential/housing units. Yet, construction companies cannot meet the demand because of a worker shortage. That shortage means there’s plenty of opportunity for skilled construction workers. Add to that the fact that construction jobs can’t be outsourced to other countries (as often happens to “office” jobs), and you get job security. There will always be a need for construction workers.
- Options. Options. Options.
There are a variety of jobs in the construction field. From general laborers to heavy equipment operators to fusers, welders, truck drivers, and so on, there is no shortage of options when it comes to a construction career. Don’t know what you like? Start at an entry-level position and learn about all the other positions around you. Then build your skill set to move into the specialty that’s right for you.
Oh, by the way, did we mention that you won’t be sitting behind a desk all day? If you hate the idea of sitting in an office or being stuck inside all day, you’ll love construction. A career in construction gives you the opportunity to spend time outdoors, to be active, and, in many cases, to work in many different locations.
- Pride and Fulfillment
Don’t forget about the satisfaction that comes from creating things that impact people and communities. In construction, you see the direct result of your work each and every day. Whether you provided heat for a local housing development, contributed to the construction of a local healthcare establishment, helped pave the way for new businesses within your community, etc., you can be proud of how your work helps your family, your neighbors, and others in the communities where you work and live. That impact makes for a very fulfilling job and career.
- We Are Family
When you join a construction crew, you become a part of a group that looks out for one another—especially when you work for a family-owned company. Family-owned businesses look for employees who share the same values as the family and welcome employees into the family fold. The atmosphere at a family-owned business is often more personal than that of a large corporation. Here, you are not just a number or another face in the crowd, you become an integral part of the family and the legacy of the company. Family-owned businesses are typically more personal and engaging than large corporations and they offer flexibility to loyal employees.
There are countless advantages to construction careers. The fact of the matter is that a construction career is what you make of it. You are in the driver’s seat; you have control. There are many paths from which to choose and limitless opportunities in a variety of specialties. That’s not always the case in other jobs. So, if you want a good job you can take pride in and advance along the way, give construction a try—we’ll welcome you into the family!