Concrete Carpenter Helper

Kiewit • Jewett, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. This is an entry-level position supporting carpenters on construction and industrial sites.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.
• Must have the required tools.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical examination.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; may need to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolding to access work areas, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
• Ability to move and work in confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the carpenter with layout work and learn to perform layout work independently.
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications, and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and workpieces during installations.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level and install other items as directed.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish the crew with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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