Carpenter

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Louisa, VA

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms and scaffolds according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. This is a physically demanding role on an active construction site. You must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. Join us in building the future! If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career in construction, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Apprentice certificates are required for apprentices.
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships
Frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and use team-lifting techniques for anything heavier.
Long periods of continual standing or walking are required, along with the ability to bend, climb, kneel, and reach.
Good balance and dexterity are crucial, as you will be working safely at various heights and in tight spaces.
Visual acuity to operate equipment and spot hazards.
Ability to hear with or without assistance to understand instructions in noisy environments.
Consistently wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, ladders, hoists, or roof supports, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry, or concrete walls, using power drill.
Assemble wood or metal forms for construction of columns and walls.
Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Dismantle wall and column form.