Carpenter Helper

Bechtel • Brownsville, TX

2d

About The Position

The Carpenter Helper supports carpenters and other workers with construction tasks. The role involves shaping and assembling materials, verifying structures, erecting shoring, installing plywood decking, and constructing forms and chutes for concrete work. The helper also unloads and positions materials, tools, and equipment; maintains tools and a clean, safe work environment; and follows safety procedures. The work may involve uneven terrain, ladders, below-ground areas, heights, rebar walls and cages, and narrow rebar mats.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 6 months of industrial construction experience.
• Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain while carrying tools and building materials.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and work above or below ground as necessary.
• Ability to climb rebar walls and cages and work at heights.
• Ability to walk on and work from rebar mats and other narrow surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with carpenters and others to perform job tasks.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements using tools such as skill saws, table saws, and band saws.
• Assemble cut and shaped materials by fastening them with nails or screws.
• Verify the trueness of structures using a plumb bob and carpenter’s level.
• Erect shoring and install plywood decking.
• Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Use hand tools dexterously and safely operate power tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed