Carpenter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of carpentry or related construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and project specifications.
• Knowledge of carpentry techniques, construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Proficiency in measuring, layout, cutting, and assembling construction materials.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow project specifications, instructions, safety standards, and established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a construction team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine construction-related issues.
• Effective communication skills with supervisors, coworkers, and other jobsite personnel.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, noise, and dust.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to safely navigate uneven surfaces, ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and elevated work areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to recognize and respond to jobsite safety signs, instructions, alarms, and warnings.
• Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by project schedules.
• Ability and willingness to travel between project job sites as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Formal carpentry training or apprenticeship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, materials, and construction requirements.
• Measure, mark, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, and other materials according to project specifications.
• Construct, install, and brace concrete forms for piers, footings, walls, and other structures.
• Construct and install scaffolding, ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Construct trestles, cofferdams, falsework, temporary shelters, and other temporary structures as required.
• Install door and window bucks, subflooring, sheathing, plaster grounds, and other building components.
• Construct and install wooden supports and other temporary structures used during construction.
• Drill and install epoxy anchors and reinforce steel for equipment installation.
• Assist with installation of miscellaneous metal components, including stairs, handrails, and platforms.
• Select and safely operate appropriate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Follow company and jobsite safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Carpenter Helpers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.