Carpenter - MWH

MWH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

Paid Time Off (15 days/year)

401(k) Plan with company match

Job summary

MWH is looking for an experienced Carpenter for a wastewater treatment plant construction project in Austin, Texas. The role involves preparing layouts, selecting materials, adhering to safety standards, and utilizing various carpentry tools. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and prior carpentry experience in commercial and industrial settings. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial or industrial carpentry.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively and ensure safety on the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project layouts and select materials.
• Work with blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Utilize tools to repair and erect structures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material selection

Construction safety

Carpentry tools proficiency

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Saws

Drills

Chisels

Job description

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking an experienced Carpenter to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction projects in Austin, Texas.

Essential Functions

• Prepare the layout of the project.
• Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Select materials
• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
• Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
• Check work along the way to ensure it’s up to code and specifications.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Work with prefabricated buildings.
• Build stairs, mantles, and furniture.
• Install cabinets and molding.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Build tunnel bracing.
• Build concrete forms for tunnel or sewer construction project.
• Replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors.
• Repair or build furniture.
• Install partitions, doors, and windows.
• Move and install machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the MWH safety program.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience working as a carpenter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, including rough and finished carpentry.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Maintains a constant drive to achieve production outputs in order to meet targets.
• Required to communicate information, ideas, directions, with the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with utmost regard to safety.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.
• If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application and are physically fit to perform the work.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability (after 60 day waiting period), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (15 days/year)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre‑employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.