Carpenter Journeyman

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in Texas is seeking a construction laborer to construct and repair structural wood work and equipment in yard, industrial and commercial properties. You will work with wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall and use chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.

Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determine time, costs, resources needed to perform activities, and inspect work for compliance with plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Proficiency with electrical, hand, and power tools
• Commitment to safety and ability to pass drug/alcohol testing
• Ability to work on construction sites and adhere to project rules

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall
• Use chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, and resources needed to perform a work activity
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with contract plans and specifications

Skills

Strong working knowledge

Oral & written instructions

Safe tool use

Drug/alcohol testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measuring tools

Job description

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Work Setting & Job 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

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.