Carpenter Apprentice

HPCC • Pleasanton, CA

6d • $21 - $52

About The Position

The Carpenter Apprentice will learn from and assist the carpenters in the constructs and repairs building frameworks as well as structures such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, cabinetry, siding, and drywall. Carpenter Apprentices pay great attention to project detail and have a strong understanding of wood and metal properties and are also required at various times to do virtually all the carpenter support activities performed by laborers. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
• Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Experience using assorted power tools and hand tools, including ten‐pound sledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co‐workers and stakeholders.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly and removal of concrete forms used for concrete installation.
• Assist with building and installing window‐frames, doors, doorframes, staircases, stairways, partitions, millwork, trim, siding, drywall, and overall building frames.
• Ensure that layout of flooring, roofing, and drywall are leveled and compatible.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully grasp project requirements.
• Measure and calculate the size and amount of material needed. This includes cutting, shaping, and smoothing wood or other required materials according to requested measurements.
• Assist with handling, transporting, and setting door frames.
• Load, unload, identify and distribute building materials, machinery, and tools.
• Job shadow in area assignments to ensure project knowledge and skill progression.
• Assist with area housekeeping.
• Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored.

Benefits

• Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees