Carpenter Helper

Koch; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Koch is looking for a Carpenter Helper in Galena Park, TX. The role involves assisting carpenters with layouts, selecting materials, and utilizing various tools to build structures. Candidates should have some knowledge of civil construction and at least 6 months of relevant experience. Being physically fit to handle outdoor conditions and heavy lifting is essential. The company offers extensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, aiming for the overall wellbeing of employees.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 60 lbs.
• Must be on time and ready for work each day.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with preparing the layout of the project.
• Utilize tools to repair and erect structures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and project rules.

Skills

Basic knowledge of civil construction

6 months experience as a craftsman helper

Understanding of blueprints

Ability to work in outdoor conditions

Tools

Framing hammers

Sledge hammers

Portable band saws

Portable dirt compactors

Other power tools

Job description

The jobsite located in Galena Park, TX has an opening for a Carpenter Helper.

What You Will Do

• Assist carpenters with preparing the layout of the project.
• Learn to estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Help select materials.
• Aptitude to understand blueprints or follow instructions from supervisors.
• Utilize hammers, pry-bars, chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Work on ladders, and scaffolding.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Able to create structures for pouring concrete.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Aim to achieve high production, with good quality output.
• Perform other duties as required.

Tools and equipment typically used

• Framing hammers
• Sledge hammers
• Portable band saws
• Portable dirt compactors
• Other power tools

We expect all field employees to

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment
• Physical demands of being a Carpenter Helper:
  • Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
  • Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
  • Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day, with breaks given in 2.5 hour intervals.
  • Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
  • Must have good hand-eye coordination.
  • Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.
• Must meet basic physical requirements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Basic knowledge of civil construction.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a craftsman helper.

Other Job Requirements

• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be willing to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions.
• Must be willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must be able to meet basic physical requirements.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in oil and gas construction.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• ADD
• Disability
• Retirement
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.