Carpenter - EGC Construction

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking a Carpenter in Newport, KY. The candidate will work on commercial construction and remodeling projects, reading blueprints and performing layout, and will install doors, windows, and concrete footings as part of a team.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of three years’ experience, OSHA 10 preferred, and the ability to travel and work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling practices.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience.
• Candidates must have transportation.
• Willing to travel.
• Able to work in varied seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware.
• Installation of windows.
• Layout for stairs and common rafters.
• Read blueprints, use math skills and perform layout.
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and columns.
• Pump, place and finish techniques.
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks.
• Crane signals and rigging.
• Communicate instructions clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Organize, sequence and perform tasks within schedule.
• Hanging and finishing drywall.

Skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2026

EGC Construction, an operating unitof Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Carpenter to join the team.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety,quality,and customer satisfaction. We offer general,commercialand industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipefittersand structural steel detailers. EGC is proud to be part of the Messer family ofcompanies,and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling practices as well as a comprehensive understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality and cost control measures and safety requirements associated with commercial building.

What You Will Do:

• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware
• Installation of windows
• Layout for stairs and common rafters
• Read blueprints,utilizeappropriate mathskillsand perform layout
• Form and place concrete footings, piers,wallsand columns
• Pump, place and finish techniques
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks
• Crane signals and rigging
• Effectively communicate and understand both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule
• Hanging and finishing drywall

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• OSHA 10 Certified, preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience
• Candidates must have transportation
• Willing to travel
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will berequiredfrom time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment.EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

EGC Construction does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexualorientationor gender identity.