Carpenter

MWH • Austin, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

MWH is currently seeking an experienced Carpenter to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of carpentry experience in heavy civil, structural concrete, or industrial construction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Required to communicate information, ideas, directions, and the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
• Experience cin onstructing and stripping structural concrete formwork
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and layout information
• Proficient in the use of carpentry hand and power tools
• Ability to perform physical construction work, climbing, kneeling, and working at heights
• If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application and is physically fit to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, brace, and strip formwork for cast-in-place concrete structures, including tanks, basins, walls, slabs, channels, vaults, and equipment foundations
• Layout and assemble form systems (gang forms, Symons, EFCO, job-built forms) tothe required line, grade, and tolerance
• Install embeds, anchor bolt templates, waterstops, blockouts, and expansion joint materials per drawings
• Read and interpret structural and civil construction drawings, specifications, and layout marks
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood and composite formwork materials using hand and power tools
• Assist with concrete placement activities, including form checks, vibration support, and protection of finished work
• Construct temporary works such as scaffolding, platforms, walkways, edge protection, and safety barriers
• Support installation of process equipment pads, mechanical supports, and plant structural elements
• Perform retrofit or rehabilitation carpentry within existing treatment facilities
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and protect installed work
• Follow all safety requirements, including fall protection, confined space, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Move and install machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the MWH safety program.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits, including options for medical, dental, and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60-day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (15 days/year)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED