Carpenter Journeyman

Kiewit Corporation; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in Texas is seeking a skilled tradesperson to construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment in yards, industrial and commercial properties. You will handle wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall, using chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and fix structures.

The role requires the ability to read and follow instructions, work safely in a dynamic construction environment, and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with experience in field.
• Able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair woodwork and equipment in yards and facilities.
• Work with wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall as needed.
• Use chisels, planes, saws, drills and sanders for erection and repair.
• Estimate sizes, quantities, and resources for tasks.
• Inspect work for compliance with plans and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Reading & instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID

190940

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

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.