Carpenter

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter for the Knoxville and Cookeville Tennessee regions. Carpenters perform rough and finish carpentry on construction sites, using wood, plastic, drywall, and related materials.

You will read drawings, measure precisely, and operate a range of hand and power tools. The role requires safety awareness, reliable transportation, and a commitment to quality, with daily travel up to 60 miles as projects dictate.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in construction carpentry.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to read flat drawings and visualize solid objects.
• Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.

Responsibilities

• Works with varied materials including wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
• Operates hand/power tools to erect and repair structures.
• Ensures work meets code and specification requirements.
• Travels up to 60 miles daily to project locations

Skills

Construction carpentry

Reading drawings

Quality & safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chisels

Planes

Saws

Drills

Sanders

Levels

Rules

Plumb bobs

Framing squares

Surveying equipment

Job description

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLCJob Description:Build More with Your Career at Christman Southeast ConstructorsWith projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CSEC is looking for a Carpenter in our Knoxville and Cookeville Tennessee regions. Carpenters are responsible for completing a variety of rough and finish carpentry jobs on construction project sites.What You Will Do:As a Carpenter, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:Works with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.Utilizes tools including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures.Utilizes tools including but not limited to levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.Joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives.Safely operates a variety of saws and other carpentry tools.Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements.Works on top of stilts, ladders and the top beams of buildings.Performs the building of handrails, steps, drilling, and patching, light concrete work.Builds stairs, temp doors, ramps, temp walls, etc.Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job.Keeps immediate working area clean. Must use broom and wheelbarrows and follow material procedures.Able to look at flat drawings and understand how they would look as solid objects.Travel: Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.What You Will Bring to the Team:Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:High School Diploma or GED.Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.Additional Eligibility QualificationsMust understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.Have the ability to take measurements and make calculations.Have good communication skills both orally and in writing.Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite.Ability to problem solve when errors occur.Keep tools and workspace organized.Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.Maintain regular and punctual attendance.Must be able to tolerate heights without fear.Must have own hand tools, power tools to be provided by Christman.The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.