Carpenter – MWH

MWH; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

Employee life insurance

Job summary

MWH is seeking an experienced Carpenter to support wastewater treatment plant construction projects in Austin, Texas. You will lay out work, select materials, read blueprints, and install wood, drywall, and related components on site.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and prior carpentry experience in commercial/industrial settings. You will follow safety procedures and contribute to on-time project delivery through precise workmanship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as carpenter in commercial/industrial setting.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the layout of the project.
• Estimate height, width, length and other proportions.
• Select materials and work from blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Work with materials such as wood, drywall, fiberglass, or concrete.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives.
• Operate chisels, planes, saws, drills and sanders to erect structures.
• Install cabinets, molding, and partitions.
• Build stairs, forms, and scaffoldings.
• Remodel businesses and construct concrete forms for tunnels or sewers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chisels

Planes

Saws

Drills

Sanders

Levels

Rules

Plumb Bobs

Framing Squares

Surveying Equipment

Scaffolding

Concrete Forms

Job description

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World our teams are rapidly growing across the nation As a company committed to our teams well being and growth we offer a supportive work environment opportunities for advancement and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future Your expertise and ambition are valued here The work we do matters The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives betters communities and improves ecosystems If youre passionate about this we want to hear from you

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 its 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
• Remodel businesses
• Create structures for pouring concrete
• 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 drivers 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 heshe 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 vision100 company paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment AD&D Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D Short Term Disability STD Long Term Disability LTD after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents critical illness and hospital indemnity Paid Time Off 15 daysyearPaid Sick and Safe LeavePaid Parental Leave Program10 Paid Holidays401k Plan company matching contributions up to 4Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans

Additional Information

Please note that all positions require pre employment screening including drug and background check as a condition of employment LI RF1 LI Onsite