Carpenter I (T&D)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX is seeking a Carpenter I to design, construct, erect, install and repair wood, plywood and wallboard using pneumatic and electric tools.

The role requires reading blueprints, working on plant operations or construction sites, and following safety standards. The position may involve long hours, heavy lifting, and concrete forming duties. A minimum of 6 years of experience and passing the company assessment are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience.
• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches and complete reports.
• Operate various hand and power tools and install wood or metal parts.
• Erect, dismantle structures and formwork for concrete jobs; pour and finish concrete.
• Set up and operate tools to cut, form, and finish material; install and repair components.
• Site surveying and basic carpentry tasks at plant operations or construction sites.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Job description

Description

The Carpenter I is responsible for designing, constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and other items of wood, plywood, and wallboard with the use of pneumatic and electric power tools.

• Receive work orders and prints for the job
• Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches, and complete reports
• Must be able to tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds
• Operate various hand and power tools
• Make sketches showing construction details for the job
• Estimate material requirements and tools or equipment needed to perform job
• Set up and operate tools to cut, form, and finish material for the job
• Erect or dismantle structures, repair or refinish walls or structures
• Install wood or metal parts
• Install glass or replace broken glass as required
• Erect or dismantle roofing or siding
• Lubricate and maintain carpenter shop equipment
• May do touch up or incidental painting after structure repairs
• May Set/build forms for various concrete jobs
• Pour and finish concrete
• Strip forms
• Cut concrete for expansion joints
• Dry pack/rub and patch concrete
• Backfill and compact around foundations
• Spotting on all activities
• Elevated work under 6ft and 6ft or higher
• Site surveying
• Hand dig excavations or trenching by hand
• Anchor bolt templates placement and install anchor bolts
• Build and install shoring, build pads/dirt work
• Installing RCP Pipe/Precast Manholes
• Install bedding material for Precast Structures
• Pour concrete for duct banks
• Bushing concrete and concrete piers
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience
• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses
• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates
• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Craft

Primary Location

US-TX-Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 100 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A