Carpenter Helper

Kids for the Future; West Columbia (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Subsistence allowances

Health plans

401k with match

Life insurance

Training support

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group is hiring a Carpenter Helper to assist on bridge construction sites in a safety-minded role. You will support craft workers, handle materials, and help maintain tools and equipment while ensuring safety policies are followed.

The role involves physical labor, moving materials, and assisting with concrete and site preparation tasks. Travel between job sites may be required; a valid work status in the US is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be safety minded and adhere to all safety policies in addition to passing a test in reference to safe operation in a trench.
• Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters and craft workers on construction sites.
• Load/unload materials and prepare sites for activity.
• Maintain hand and power tools and assist with equipment upkeep.
• Dig trenches or assist in formwork and concrete activities.
• Ensure safety practices are followed on site.

Skills

Safety minded

Physical Fitness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

• Location 121 Midlands Court,West Columbia, SC, 29169,United States

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 101+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Primary Function of Carpenter Helper:

Perform tasks involving physical labor and assistance at construction sites. Assist craft workers and operate on a bridge construction crew.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
• Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

• Must be safety minded and adhere to all safety policies in addition to passing a test in reference to safe operation in a trench.
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.
• Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
• Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters.
• Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.
• Mix, pour, or spread concrete and other materials.
• Maintain hand and power tools.
• Dig holes or trenches.
• Operate pumps or compressors.
• Clean or prepare construction sites for work activities and to eliminate possible hazards.
• Gather and distribute supplies and tools on the job-site.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Respond quickly to form carpenters or other skilled laborer’s directions.
• Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s Mission.
• Experience in construction preferred.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craft Workers:
• Must haveown transportation to and from job-site every work day (driver's license not required).
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools).
• May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER