Civil Carpenter

Brown & Root•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Civil Carpenter constructs, fabricates, installs, and dismantles formwork, fixtures, and related structures made from metal, wood, and other materials. The role is described as journeyman-level, typically requiring three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft and the ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities independently. Work includes building and erecting structures and supports, preparing and assembling concrete forms, installing fixtures and building components, and using carpentry hand and power tools. The carpenter may also rig materials, tie rebar, perform minor equipment or work-area maintenance, and must observe all safety and project rules. The position works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities independently.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Build wooden structures such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters according to blueprints or oral instructions; lay out and install partitions and cabinet work.
Examine blueprints, sketches, and building plans to determine required materials and the dimensions of structures or fixtures.
Select, load, and haul job materials to the work site.
Prepare layouts for forms or fixtures using lines or grades.
Measure and mark boards, timbers, and plywood; shape materials to required sizes using saws, chisels, and planes.
Verify the accuracy of structures using a transit, plumb bob, square, and level.
Use carpentry hand tools and operate electric and pneumatic tools.
Nail braces across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms.
Brace forms with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Erect framework and lay subflooring.
Cut and assemble timbers to build trestles and cofferdams.
Erect scaffolding and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Construct forms and chutes, and align form panels for pouring concrete and grout.
Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finished hardware.
Fit and nail sheathing on building exterior walls and roofs; set and brace anchor bolts.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
Tie rebar and, as needed, rig materials.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.