Carpenter Journeyman

Kiewit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Baton Rouge seeks a skilled worker to construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment across yards and industrial sites. You will handle materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall, and use chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong safety awareness, and the ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to follow safety rules and operate in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair structural wood work and equipment at yards and industrial/commercial sites.
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Use chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect/repair structures.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources or materials for activities.
• Inspect and ensure subordinate work complies with plans and specs; address deficiencies.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment in the yards, industrial and commercial property.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Construct and repair structural wood work and equipment in the yard, industrial and commercial property
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• May require DL
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination, and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.