0957 - Carpenter - Journeyman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Lytle, TX

5d

About The Position

The Journeyman Carpenter plans, lays out, and installs forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts for concrete structures in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes constructing and erecting built-in-place and prefabricated forms; building wooden structures and supports; placing, finishing, and repairing concrete; and installing related items to project requirements.

The carpenter works collaboratively with other crafts and the crew, follows safety procedures, communicates hazards, and contributes to pre-job planning and quality work. The position involves hands-on work at a construction site, including strenuous physical labor and exposure to challenging weather, lighting, noise, and work-space conditions.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a carpenter or in a similar craft, or a combination of work experience and training.
• Strong working knowledge of erecting all types of concrete structures.
• Working knowledge of auto-level and transit for layout and finished-grade verification.
• Knowledge of fabricating and erecting forms, including steel-framed forms such as Symons.
• Knowledge of rebar fabrication and placement, including proper tying techniques.
• Knowledge of placing, finishing, and sealing concrete.
• Must have all necessary tools listed on the Industrial Carpenter tool list.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to work safely, follow site procedures, and communicate with coworkers and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Concrete Finishing certification.
• NCCER Carpenter certification.
• NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork certification.
• NCCER Rigger certification.
• NCCER Scaffolding certification.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, assemble, and install forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Construct, erect, and brace built-in-place or prefabricated forms according to specifications.
• Build wooden structures, scaffold supports, and shelters according to project requirements.
• Pour, vibrate, level, smooth, shape, and finish concrete; repair defective surfaces and patch holes.
• Install other items in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Participate in safety processes, pre-job planning, safety discussions, site training, and investigations when needed.
• Identify, report, and help mitigate safety hazards; use stop-work authority when necessary and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report accidents and near misses.
• Communicate effectively, coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers, and listen and respond to feedback and safety concerns.
• Provide on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, blueprints, and sketches; visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Develop understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications and ensure crew work is laid out, installed, or repaired accordingly.
• Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation, holiday, sick, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
• Stock ownership through the company's 100% ESOP ownership.

What This Job Offers

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