Carpenter

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Pine Bluff, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing carpentry, building and repairs in support of District construction and maintenance or in support of Central Office buildings/facilities management. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

Requirements

• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic mathematics.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of carpentry techniques.
• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, and to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Applicants for this position must pass the written portion of the exam for a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker (“N”) endorsement within the first 90 calendar days of hire and the driving portion within 180 calendar days of hire.
• Successful applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL.
• Pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity.
• Subject to additional drug/alcohol testing according to the provisions of the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Nice To Haves

• Failure to pass the written portion of the CDL exam within the 90-day period will result in demotion to the General Laborer job title with a reduction in salary. Subsequently, if the written portion is then passed, employee will be reinstated to the Carpenter title and pay rate.
• Failure to obtain the required CDL certification within the 180-day period may result in immediate termination or permanent demotion to the General Laborer title (demotion would depend on the availability of full-time work that does not require a CDL).

Responsibilities

• Build and finish carpentry jobs such as form building, rough framing, and outside and inside finishing.
• Construct and repair the various buildings and bridges within the District.
• Assist in the training of subordinates in the techniques of carpentry.
• Construct and repair guard rails.
• Work on road crews.
• Load materials and perform building and yard maintenance.
• Remove snow and ice during inclement weather.
• Assist with emergency work (bridge breakthroughs, accidents, etc.) as needed.

What This Job Offers

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