Description:
ABOUT US:
Mid-American Pools is a leading pool construction and pool service company in Cincinnati and the greater tri-state region. Mid-American is renowned for delivering luxury, complex, and large-scale pool projects with excellence. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
We are seeking an experienced Gunite/Shotcrete Nozzleman to join our construction crew. The ideal candidate will have experience specifically working the nozzle on a gunite or shotcrete wet mix crew and experience with trimming, carving, and/or cutting. As a Nozzleman, you will be responsible for applying shotcrete in various swimming pool construction projects, ensuring high-quality results and adherence to safety standards.
We invite you to learn more about us at https://midamericanpools.com and read on for a further description of the role.
Why Make the Move from Structural Shotcrete to Pools?
If you’ve worked in travel infrastructure work, tunnels, tanks, basements, or other confined spaces, pool construction offers a refreshing change of pace:
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Limited Overnight Travel: Overnight travel is a rarity with us and typically is only needed a handful of days each year. We are typically either doing local work or daily commuting to regional jobsites.
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Work in Open-Air Environments: Say goodbye to dark, dusty, claustrophobic jobsites. Most of our work is outside in open residential settings—not industrial enclosures.
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More Artistic & Varied Work: Pools aren’t just about thickness—they’re about shape. You’ll use your nozzle and trimming skills creatively, sculpting contours, benches, steps, and custom features.
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Lighter Schedule, Strong Culture: No overnight tunnel pours or multi-week industrial shutdowns. Our team is home most evenings and weekends, with a work culture rooted in professionalism and respect.
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Client-Facing, Visible Results: You’ll help build something beautiful—where the homeowner actually sees and appreciates your work. It’s a tangible impact you don’t get in buried infrastructure projects.
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Upskill for Certification and Growth: We support ACI certification and cross-train for equipment, forming, and leadership roles—setting you up for advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
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Understand and interpret construction drawings to ensure accurate shotcrete application, proper coverage, and adherence to design specifications.
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Inspects the form and surrounding area to ensure all the reinforcement (rebar, concrete substrate, Masonite, etc.) is properly installed and ready for shotcrete.
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Set up, operate, and clean shotcrete equipment—primarily for swimming pools, with occasional work on other heavy construction projects.
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Apply shotcrete to surfaces using a nozzle, ensuring even coverage and proper thickness.
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Maintains and checks equipment daily, informing Superintendent/Foreman of any needed maintenance on equipment.
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Assist the needs of the crew as required, including but not limited to material handling, equipment set up, and cleanup.
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Train and mentor crew members on proper use of equipment (e.g., shotcrete pumps, compressors, hoses), delegating responsibilities to ensure efficient operations.
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Maintains professional working relationships with site staff, owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
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Monitors and ensures compliance with site safety policies and procedures.
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Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
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May perform other related duties as assigned.
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Collaborate with project managers and other team members to understand project specifications and requirements.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to shotcrete application.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
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Assist in building forms or structures as necessary for shotcrete application.
COMPENSATION - Mid-American Gunite Pools and Service has a very competitive total compensation package as outlined below:
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Competitive wages - The pay range for this position is based on relevant experience and is competitive but is expected to start at $30 - $40 per hour,
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Annual discretionary bonus potential based on performance and exhibition of core values
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Healthcare benefits – 100% company paid premiums for employee (~$7,000 cost to co.) Family healthcare insurance is available at cost.
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Dental benefits – 100% company paid premiums for employee (~$400 cost to co.) Family dental insurance is available at cost.
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$10,000 company paid life insurance with additional voluntary life available at employee expense.
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401k plan with a 4% company match if the employee contributes 5%.
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Vision, STD/LTD available at employee expense.
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Company work vehicles and uniforms provided.
Requirements:
Requirements for all:
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Exhibit Mid-American Pool’s Core Values - Teamwork, Excellence, Customer Focus, Integrity, and Reliability.
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Be at our facility in Erlanger, KY, M-F, ready to work at 6 or 7AM (job start time varies), work required overtime.
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Requires ability to ambulate, use of both arms and legs, bending, and lifting tools, materials, and supplies.
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Knowledge, experience, or aptitude for basic plumbing, electrical, construction equipment, and tool use.
Required Qualifications for this position:
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Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Nozzleman on a gunite or shotcrete crew.
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ACI Certified Shotcreter (Wet Mix Process) preferred but not required.
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Must be familiar with the operation and safety procedures of concrete pumping equipment, compressors, and hoses.
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Strong understanding of concrete mixing ratios and application techniques.
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Ability to work effectively in a team environment, communicating clearly and professionally with crew members.
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Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks requiring strength and stamina.
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Attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work.
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Must have working knowledge of forming, grades and screeding of shotcrete surfaces.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans.
Other Requirements:
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Criminal background check required, but a criminal record does not necessarily negate employment.
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Clean motor vehicle report and current driver's license required to be insured and operate company vehicle.
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Drug screen NOT required for employment but can be required subsequently if warranted.
Work Environment:
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Work is performed outside in all types of environmental conditions and be exposed to varying temperatures (high and low) and loud noises.
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Must be able to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, lift above the head, bend to the waist, squat, talk, hear, and lift, move or push up to 75 pounds.
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Specific vision requirements include near, far, and color vision. Ascend or descend stairs and ladders, as well as walk on uneven terrain.
