Carpenter Apprentice

Mortenson Construction; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I, II, III, IV to assist Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters while learning the trade on active construction sites.

The role involves setting up trailers and temporary structures, handling formwork, installing shelves, and helping with grading, erosion control and site prep; candidates will gain hands-on experience in concrete, rough carpentry, and cabinetry while working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Setup trailers and build temporary structures between office units
• Install shelves, set up tool trailers/conex's, silt fences/straw bales, and setup site per erosion control plan
• Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms
• Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevation
• Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, set gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry)
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

Job description

Carpenter Apprentice I, II, III, IV

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I, II, III, IV that will be responsible for assisting Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters in the completion of their tasks while learning the trade.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• * Setup trailers and build temporary structures (decks, stairs, roofs) between office units
• * Install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex's, silt fences/straw bales, and setup site per erosion control plan
• * Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms
• * Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevation
• * Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials
• * Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, set gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry)
• * Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• * Perform all other duties as assigned
• * *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• * Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

Please make note:

• * Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• * Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• * Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• * Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.