Carpenter

Balfour Beatty plc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join their dynamic team in Austin, TX. This role involves a variety of essential tasks to ensure productivity on job sites, including constructing scaffolds, installing drywall, and performing formwork. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in carpentry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety protocols. Join a company that values innovation and safety, and be part of a team that builds vital structures and infrastructure that benefit communities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in carpentry or related field.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Construct scaffolds and perform rough formwork.
• Install drywall, caulk, and patch doors and frames.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Decision Making

Independent Work

English Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Benefits

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, and more, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Carpenter to join our team in Austin, TX. The Carpenter will perform various tasks to maintain productivity at the jobsite, coordinating activities with the Carpenter Foreman, Project Manager, and/or Superintendent.

Essential Functions

The role involves tasks such as:

• Constructing scaffolds
• Performing rough formwork
• Layout and installation of wall blocking
• Installation of roof blocking
• Hanging and finishing drywall
• Caulking
• Patching hollow metal doors and frames (bondo)
• Installing fire safing (insulations) and smoke seals
• Flagging and traffic control (*Certification required)

Working Conditions

The majority of work occurs on job sites within an office trailer or existing structures. Employees outside the trailer or structure must wear appropriate PPE as per safety policies and weather conditions. The team may need to relocate to different project sites as necessary.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• High school diploma preferred; on-the-job training required
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• Forklift training preferred
• Basic blueprint reading skills required
• OSHA 10-hour training preferred
• CPR/First Aid training preferred
• Ability to work independently with proficiency
• Sound decision-making skills related to field operations
• Ability to follow written, oral, or scheduled instructions
• Proficiency in English communication
• Good writing skills with proper formatting, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to read safety rules, instructions, and operational procedures

About Us

Balfour Beatty US provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services across the nation, building structures and infrastructure vital to communities. Our culture emphasizes innovation, safety (Zero Harm), and continuous improvement. Ranked among the largest U.S. contractors by Engineering News-Record, we are a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

For accommodations during the employment process, contact Human Resources. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected statuses.