Skilled Trade

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Skilled Trade role supports new construction and renovation projects across a variety of project types. JE Dunn’s Skilled Trades team includes experienced tradespeople in specialized crafts who contribute to self-perform work and help control project schedules, production budgets, quality, and safety. Work varies by trade, project type, and construction phase and may involve carpentry, concrete finishing, equipment operation, masonry, ironworking, or electrical work on renewable energy projects. The role follows directions and refers exceptions to a supervisor. The stated career path is Trade Foreman 1.

Requirements

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be comfortable working at heights, in narrow workspaces, and at various depths, including trenches.
• Must be able to perform frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, pulling, and balancing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Apprentice, vocational, technical, or trade training.
• 0–2 years of experience in the specific trade.
• 0–2 years of commercial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized trade work that may include rough or finish carpentry, setting concrete forms, and installing wall paneling, casework, or trim.
• Perform cement masonry and finishing tasks such as setting forms, installing rebar or mesh wire, molding expansion joints and edges, applying sealants, and spreading, leveling, and smoothing concrete.
• Operate construction equipment such as cranes, rough-terrain forklifts, skid steers, excavators, earth-moving equipment, lifts, and pile drivers.
• Perform masonry work, including installing brick veneer, CMU, stone flooring and paneling, masonry restoration, cast and dimensional stone, and paving.
• Perform ironworking tasks involving epoxy bar, post-tensioning, wire mesh, and reinforcing steel.
• For renewable energy projects, install and maintain electrical equipment and wiring connecting a plant to the electrical grid, including work with generators, inverters, transformers, computer systems regulating electricity flow, and high-voltage systems.
• Complete work accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner while supporting project schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Follow directions and refer exceptions to a supervisor.
• Follow up on inquiries in a timely manner, provide excellent customer service, and collaborate with internal and external teams.

What This Job Offers

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