Carpenter- Mid West Infrastructure

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership dividends

Health & dental plan

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation time

Career development

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our Infrastructure division in Omaha, Nebraska. You will read blueprints, perform concrete forming, rough and finish carpentry, check levels, and lay out rebar on diverse transit projects.

This on-site role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on trade mastery as we build roads, bridges, interchanges, and airports across North America. We offer ownership potential through dividends, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints for work planning.
• Skills in concrete forming and building concrete forms.
• Ability to perform rough and finish carpentry tasks with proper math.
• Ability to ensure units are level, square, plumb and correctly sized.
• Ability to cut, shape and join materials.
• Layout and place rebar.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
• Commitment to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints for work planning.
• Build concrete forms and other structures.
• Complete rough and finishing carpentry tasks with proper math.
• Check units for level, square, and correct size.
• Cut, shape, and join materials.
• Layout and place rebar.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
• Follow safety and incident reporting procedures.
• Notify Foreman or Safety Manager of issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Carpentry

Concrete forming

Rough and finish carpentry

Leveling and squaring

Rebar layout

Scaffolding setup

Safety awareness

Job description

Grahamis an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

As a Carpenter at Graham you will:

• Read blueprints for work planning
• Understand concrete forming, be able to build concrete forms, and other structures
• Complete rough and finishing carpentry tasks, while utilizing appropriate math skills
• Check completed units to be sure they are level, square, plumb and the right size, shape and location. Be able to adjust work as required
• Cut, shape, and join
• Layout and place rebar
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the Foreman, Safety Manager or Human Resource

To be Successful at Graham, you will have the following qualifications:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity and multilimbed coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Opportunity for ownership and increased income through dividends and share equity increases
• Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan, Vision, and Flex Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• 2.5% regular earnings banked as vacation
• Professional and career development opportunities
  

What we can offer you:

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast-evolving business sector
• Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America
  

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated if you are unable to apply online.

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success. Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canada and the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, and Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture built on commitment, integrity, and reliability.