Carpenter Apprentice

Mortenson • Kenosha, WI

3d

About The Position

Mortenson is hiring a Carpenter Apprentice I, II, III, or IV to assist Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters with their work while learning the carpentry trade. The role involves supporting site setup, building temporary structures, handling and erecting prefabricated materials, assisting with layout, and performing concrete and rough carpentry tasks.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and current enrollment in an apprenticeship program. Previous construction-site experience is preferred. The work involves repetitive movements and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; heavier loads must be handled with help from another team member or equipment. The Union provides additional benefits through a collective bargaining agreement. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment-visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, and read plans.
• Ability to operate equipment such as table saws, radial arm saws, belt and disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; loads over 50 pounds require assistance from another team member or equipment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employment-visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience on a construction site.

Responsibilities

• Set up trailers and build temporary structures, including decks, stairs, and roofs, between office units.
• Install shelves; set up tool trailers and conex containers; install silt fences and straw bales; and prepare the site according to the erosion control plan.
• Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms.
• Assist journeyman and foreman carpenters with shooting grades and elevations.
• Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials.
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry, including hand-set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry.
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mental healthcare.
• Craft-dependent scholarship.
• Service awards.
• Union benefits through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health insurance, pension, and job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED