Skilled Tradesman - Carpenter Lead
About The Position
The Lead Carpenter is an experienced, trainable laborer skilled in multiple areas of residential and commercial rebuilding, including insurance restoration work. The position requires high-level communication during reconstruction and reports directly to the Project Manager, DOO, or VP. The employee should have a reliable truck and tools to complete work at a high skill level. The role leads and coordinates carpenters and laborers, performs a range of carpentry and rebuilding tasks, maintains quality and safety standards, and supports customer satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship, and courteous communication. The position may involve varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as travel for out-of-town projects, catastrophic events, training, or meetings.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience as a skilled carpenter.
- Knowledge of carpentry and use of carpentry-related hand and power tools.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work in confined areas, including crawl spaces.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify hazards and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Ability to meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
- Ability to work with people in a professional manner.
- Valid and current driver's license.
- Successfully pass a national criminal background check and motor vehicle report background check.
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Reliable truck and tools to complete work at a high skill level.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a crew of carpenters and laborers.
- Delegate tasks and coordinate daily work activities.
- Maintain quality control and enforce safety standards.
- Serve as the point of contact between site workers and project managers.
- Troubleshoot issues and make on-the-job decisions.
- Perform general residential and commercial carpentry.
- Perform demolition, tile work, cabinet hanging, trim carpentry and baseboard installation, door hanging and taping, painting, and light electrical and plumbing work.
- Perform rough framing, including reframing homes and setting trusses.
- Ensure company and customer satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship, and polite communication.
- Comply with safety, quality, and procedural standards.
- Identify hazards in assigned work areas and work safely.
- Complete required paperwork and follow oral and written instructions.
Benefits
- Matching 401(k) plan.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Paid time off.
- Equipment appropriate to the position.
- Corporate apparel allowance.
- Hybrid work.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Accident and Critical Illness Coverage.
- Vendor discounts.
- Competitive base salary.
- Bonus plan for qualified positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
