Carpenter - Nashville, TN

Messer Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Tennessee is seeking skilled construction professionals to join our team. You will perform site tasks, read blueprints, and contribute to safe, high-quality building projects.

As an employee-owned company founded in 1932, Messer Construction Co. values teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic. Candidates should have five years of construction experience, be able to work in varied weather, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in construction.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Willingness to work within a 50-mile radius.
• Ability to work in varied seasonal weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install doors and door hardware.
• Install windows.
• Layout for stairs and rafters.
• Read blueprints and perform layout.
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and columns.
• Pumping, placing and finishing concrete.
• Place concrete slabs on grade and elevated decks.
• Understand crane signals and rigging.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisors.
• Organize and sequence tasks within schedule.

Skills

5+ years experience

Read blueprints

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer's footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

What You Will Do:

• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware
• Installation of windows
• Layout for stairs and common rafters
• Read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and columns
• Pump, place and finish techniques
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks
• Crane signals and rigging
• Effectively communicate and understand both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years' experience in construction
• Candidates must have reliable transportation
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let's build something great together.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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