CARPENTER

DEPARTMENT: Construction

REPORTS TO: Leadman / Assistant Superintendent

JOB PURPOSE: to perform carpentry for day to day work as directed by the leadman as delegated by the superintendent, including building rough wooden structures such as concrete supporting forms according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform basic carpentry skills such as but not limited to measuring, marking, cutting and installing form boards and supports or any work specifically directed.
  • Erects chutes for pouring concrete and nails braces across boards to construct supporting forms.
  • Examines specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
  • Measures boards, plywood, etc. using square, measuring tape and ruler and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.
  • Saws boards and panels to required sizes. Erects scaffolding and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms and gangways in a safe manner.
  • Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Have dependable transportation, wear approved work boots, wear long pants, wear shirts with sleeves, wear company issued or equivalent personal protection equipment as required and have a personal tool belt equipped with all tools necessary to perform the duties of form carpenter and lead man, including but not limited to a 33’x1’ retractable measuring tape, a speed square and a chalk box. Have skills required to form foundations, slabs, tilt up panels, retaining walls, elevator pit walls, columns, beams and decks. Be able to work in an outdoor environment. Be able to lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds and have no physical limitations to perform this type of work. Must be able to climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders; be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl and see well (naturally or with correction).

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Pay scale is per hour depending on the position and verified skill level.

This is a full-time position with possible weekend and overtime work required. A 90 day probation period is mandatory for all new hires.