Carpenter Journeyman

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a construction laborer to perform site tasks, build and repair structural woodwork, and work with wood, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall materials. The role involves using chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect structures and ensure compliance with project plans.

The candidate should be able to follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate safe tool handling, and adapt to outdoor weather conditions on construction sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with relevant field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions with effective communication.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools safely.
• Able to read and interpret basic plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair structural wood work and equipment in the yard, and on industrial/commercial properties.
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources or materials for tasks.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with contract plans; identify deficiencies and take corrective action.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Communication skills

Instructions comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chisels

Planes

Saws

Drills

Sanders

Layout tools

Job description

Experience Level

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 U.S. driver license
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you’re bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.