Carpenter Apprentice 1

Mortenson Construction

Arizona

On-site

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans
Vision coverage included
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with Mortenson 1:
Paid time off and holidays
Life/AD&D and disability insurance
No-cost mental health resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I to assist Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters while learning the trade on active construction projects in the United States. You will support setting up sites, handling materials, and performing rough and finish carpentry under supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and learning through hands-on tasks as part of an apprenticeship program. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
  • Prior construction site experience preferred.
  • Strong teamwork, customer service, and communication skills.
  • Ability to read drawings and operate common carpentry tools.

Responsibilities

  • Set up trailers and build temporary structures between office units.
  • Install shelves, set up tool trailers, silt fences, and erosion control per plan.
  • Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms.
  • Assist journeyman and foreman with measuring and elevation tasks.
  • Unload, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials.
  • Perform concrete and rough carpentry tasks including framing, decks, drywall, and cabinetry.
  • Build relationships with diverse team members and levels of staff.
  • Other duties as assigned; duties may change without notice.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs; heavier work with assistance or equipment.

Skills

Teamwork
Attention to detail
Communication
Active listening
Diversity inclusion

Education

High School diploma or GED
Currently enrolled in apprenticeship program

Tools

Table saws
Radial arm saws
Belt & disc sanders
Drill presses
Fall protection equipment
Rigging
Form systems

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I 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
  • * 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, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Currently enrolled in apprenticeship program
  • Previous experience on a construction site preferred
  • Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems)
  • Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
A few benefits offered include:
  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym Membership Discount Program
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.
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