Founding Robot Operator, US

Monumental

San Antonio, TX

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience in construction or related fields and are comfortable with technical problem-solving.

Best fit for

Candidates with hands-on experience in construction or similar fields and a willingness to learn new systems
— “No previous robotics or construction experience is required.”
Individuals who enjoy building things and thrive in dynamic, physical environments
— “What they share is a preference for working with their hands and seeing the things they build.”
Candidates who can provide direct feedback to engineering teams and adapt to changing site conditions
— “You will help establish how we work on site and give our engineering team direct feedback from the field.”

Things to consider

Training starts in Amsterdam, requiring international travel and relocation readiness
— “Training starts at our headquarters in Amsterdam, with costs covered by Monumental.”
The role demands significant outdoor physical work and adaptability to early starts
— “Comfort with physical work outdoors, early starts and changing site conditions.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with attention to detail and problem-solving in resume and interviews
— “Attention to detail: the quality of the finished wall matters.”
Emphasize adaptability and initiative in overcoming unexpected challenges
— “Initiative when something does not go to plan.”
Showcase any background in working with tools or operating equipment
— “Set up and operate masonry robots using a laptop and our software.”
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with contractors and trades
— “Work with the contractors and trades around you as the face of Monumental on site.”
Include any prior experience in site preparation or 3D reconstruction tasks
— “Place markers and take photos for 3D reconstruction.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful deployment of robots in a new market
positive feedback from engineering team

Typical background

constructionretailhospitality

Skills & requirements

Required

ConstructionTechnical IntuitionAttention To DetailProblem-solvingInitiativeDriver's License

Preferred

RoboticsConstruction Experience

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationConstructionRetailHospitalityEventsFarmsWorkshopsEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Monumental via Ashby

Everyone should be able to afford a well-built home in a beautiful neighborhood. Our ambition is to help solve the housing crisis and bring beauty back to the places we live. We are developing robots that can make intricate, high-quality construction affordable at scale. We are hiring our founding Robot Operators in the United States, starting with our first pilot in San Antonio, Texas.
You will help bring a system already used on sites in the Netherlands and the UK to a new market. As one of our first US operators, you will help establish how we work on site and give our engineering team direct feedback from the field.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is hands-on construction work with robots. You will move bricks and mortar, keep the robots supplied, set up equipment and clean the site. You will also operate the robots using Atrium, our in-house software, and work with our engineers when something needs fixing.
No previous robotics or construction experience is required. We are looking for practical people with technical intuition, an eye for detail and the initiative to solve problems. We will train you to operate our systems. This is a full-time role. Training starts at our headquarters in Amsterdam, with costs covered by Monumental.
Our operators come from construction, retail, hospitality, events, farms, workshops and engineering. What they share is a preference for working with their hands and seeing the things they build.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Prepare construction projects: understand the build plan and assess site conditions.
Place markers and take photos for 3D reconstruction.
Set up and operate masonry robots using a laptop and our software.
Carry and load bricks and mortar, move equipment and keep the work area safe and tidy.
Help with site tasks such as cutting bricks, setting wall ties and pointing walls.
Troubleshoot with our engineering and operations teams.
Record problems and improvements so our engineers can develop the hardware and software.
Work with the contractors and trades around you as the face of Monumental on site.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A practical, technical mindset and a willingness to learn.
Comfort with physical work outdoors, early starts and changing site conditions.
Attention to detail: the quality of the finished wall matters.
Initiative when something does not go to plan.
A valid driver’s license and comfort driving to construction sites.
Good spoken and written English for working with our team.
Construction, maintenance or other hands-on experience is useful, but not required.
LOCATION
This is an on-site role in San Antonio, Texas, starting with our first US pilot. You need to be able to work on construction sites in the San Antonio area. This is not a remote role.
WHY MONUMENTAL?
You will be part of the team bringing our robots to US construction sites for the first time. The work combines physical building, technical problem-solving and direct collaboration with the people developing the robots. Your feedback will help shape the next deployment.
Learn more about Monumental https://www.monumental.co/about, Atrium https://www.monumental.co/atrium and life as a Robot Operator https://www.monumental.co/blog/the-best-product-job-isnt-in-engineering.
If you do not meet every line above but enjoy building things and solving practical problems, we would still like to hear from you.

Source: Monumental careers (Ashby)