Carpenter Apprentice: Hands-On Craft & Growth

Blackwood of DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Blackwood of DC is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice to join our commercial concrete contracting team in the DC/MD/VA area. You will learn from skilled journeymen while contributing to formwork, cutting wood, and site preparation.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on training on the job and in classroom sessions, with a focus on safety, tool care, and developing the skills to become a journeyman. Competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance and a 401k plan, await

Qualifications

• Possess Valid ID.
• Prior experience in construction.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and apply math skills.
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort up to 60 pounds.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends.
• Reliable transportation to report to class and varying job sites.

Responsibilities

• The main duty of the apprentice carpenter is to assist the carpenter or group of carpenters with the tasks required for forming and erecting wall formwork and deck form in work.
• The apprentice carpenter participates on the job training as well as classroom activity.
• The apprentice is required to maintain a tidy work site, managing the tools, supplying assistance to journeyman.
• Assists with constructing and stripping wood or metal formwork, using plywood/ 2x4 and metal panels.
• Cut wood to specified measurements.
• Operates drill/saw as required.
• Care for tools and equipment.
• Keeps materials stocked for journeyman.
• Develops knowledge thru field training and school training to become a journeyman.

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Blackwood of DC is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice to join our commercial concrete contracting team in the DC/MD/VA area. You will learn from skilled journeymen while contributing to formwork, cutting wood, and site preparation.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on training on the job and in classroom sessions, with a focus on safety, tool care, and developing the skills to become a journeyman. Competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance and a 401k plan, await