Skilled Trade

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P • Boulder City, NV

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About The Position

The Skilled Trade role supports JE Dunn’s self-perform construction work across new construction, renovations, and a variety of project types. Skilled tradespeople apply specialized craft expertise and use a variety of tools and equipment to help control project schedules, production budgets, quality, and safety. Specific work varies by project, work phase, and trade. The role follows directions and refers exceptions to a supervisor. The listed career path is Trade Foreman 1.

Trade specialties may include carpentry; cement masonry and finishing; equipment operation; bricklaying and masonry; ironwork; and electrical work on renewable energy projects. The position requires the ability to work accurately and promptly, communicate, understand trade scopes, identify common construction materials and equipment, follow up on inquiries, provide customer service, and collaborate with internal and external teams.

The work may involve lifting at least 50 pounds, exposure to extreme temperatures, respirator use, and working at heights, in narrow spaces, or at varying depths such as trenches. Frequent physical activities include standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, pulling, and balancing. Environmental and physical requirements may vary by project and location. Employees must have reliable transportation and be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

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.
• May require use of a respirator.
• Must be comfortable working at heights, in narrow workspaces, and at varying depths such as trenches.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, pulling, and balancing may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled-trade work on new construction, renovation, and other project types.
• As a carpenter, perform rough carpentry, set concrete forms, or install finish wall paneling, casework, and trim.
• As a cement mason or finisher, set forms, install rebar or mesh wire, form expansion joints and edges, apply sealants, and spread, level, and smooth concrete.
• Operate equipment such as cranes, rough-terrain forklifts, skid steers, excavators, earth-moving equipment, lifts, and pile drivers.
• Perform masonry work such as installing brick veneer, CMU, stone flooring and paneling, masonry restoration, cast and dimensional stone, and paving.
• Perform ironwork, including epoxy bar, post-tensioning, wire mesh, and reinforcing steel work.
• For renewable projects, install and maintain electrical equipment and wiring connecting a plant to the electrical grid; work with power-plant equipment and high-voltage systems.
• Follow directions and refer exceptions to a supervisor.
• Help control project schedule, production budget, quality, and safety.

What This Job Offers

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