Carpenter II - Concrete Drainage Operations

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Antonio is seeking a skilled carpenter to perform form setting for concrete work and maintain drainage systems. The role requires supervision of staff and involves physical labor in various weather conditions. Applicants should have experience in carpentry and a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in carpentry.
• Ability to read and write at a necessary level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare form settings for concrete flat work.
• Supervise semi-skilled employees in form setting carpentry.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint Reading

Project Estimation

Education

Formal Education

Job description

Position Overview

Under general supervision, this role involves performing skilled work in form setting for various types of concrete and maintaining drainage inlets, storm drains, and sidewalks. The position may exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Southwest Service Center - 6927 W. Commerce, Building 1, San Antonio, TX 78228

Work Schedule

6:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Tuesday - Friday; this position requires working during inclement weather events.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare form settings for concrete flat work such as sidewalks, driveways, foundations, curbs, retaining walls, elevated sidewalks, and wheelchair ramps.
2. Prepare concrete forms and tie various types of steel for concrete structures.
3. Work from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions; operate carpentry tools and equipment.
4. Assist maintenance workers with duties including setting up signage and traffic control at all job sites.
5. Assist concrete finishers with finishing processes on pours.
6. Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
7. Supervise semi-skilled employees in form setting carpentry and maintenance of city inlets, storm drains, and sidewalks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal or informal education ensuring the ability to read and write at a necessary level.
• Three (3) years of experience in carpentry.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating project costs, reading construction plans, blueprints, and drawings.
• Experience laying out forms for concrete projects.
• Experience leading crews in concrete infrastructure repair.
• Experience pouring, forming, and tying steel.
• Experience in concrete pipe repairs, installing box culverts, and drainage channels.

Applicant Information

• Substitution of experience and education as per city policies.
• Satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks are required.
• Employment history verification and submission of relevant documents upon hiring.
• Knowledge of carpentry terminology, materials, basic mathematics, and ability to interpret blueprints.
• Physical ability to perform all job requirements, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions include both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to various environmental factors.