Carpenter Road - Primoris Heavy Civil

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Houston is seeking Heavy Civil Road Carpenters to join their team. The role involves constructing and repairing structures using wood and metal forms. Candidates must adhere to safety standards and work well in a team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401K matching.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with matching

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of experience in carpentry.
• Must comply with safety and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures.
• Read blueprints and select materials according to specifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Job description

Primoris Heavy Civil is immediately seeking Heavy Civil Road Carpenters and structural form builders for our Houston, TX Division. Carpenters in the construction, installation, and fabrication of forms structures of wood, patent form systems, or a combination of both.

Job Description

The Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, fabricates, dismantles, and repairs structures, formwork, and fixtures of wood, metal forms, and associated accessories.

General Requirements

• Practice safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.

Functional Requirements

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Select the type and size of related materials according to the job specifications.
• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information on the type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and the dimensions of the structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Select specified types of lumber or other materials.
• Prepare layouts, including lines and grades.
• Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together.
• Fabricate from work, then load, haul, and carry it to the job site and install according to drawings, sketches, or plans.
• Place and finish concrete in formwork and set and align form panels.
• Set grout forms for epoxy and cement grout.

Qualification Standards

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in a specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Quiz.
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (e.g., long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights and in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. Assistance may be required to lift items over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces.
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other PPE, when required.

Work Environment

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop.
• Mobility barriers include uneven ground, obstructed pathways, work at low/high elevations, confined areas.
• Climatic conditions: outdoor environment, extreme weather, humidity, rain, noise, potential chemical exposure.

Company Overview

Primoris, formed in 2004 and traded on the NYSE (PRIM), offers construction, maintenance, and engineering services across various industries. Recognized in the top 1% of ENR's Top 600 Specialty Contractors, we operate throughout the U.S. and Canada. Visit www.prim.com for more information.

Our Heavy Civil division provides infrastructure projects including highways, ports, airfields, and rail, serving private, industrial, and government clients such as the Department of Transportation and US Army Corps of Engineers. It comprises six units: North Louisiana, South Louisiana, Texas, HMA Paving, Concrete Paving, and Infrastructure Rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short & Long Term Disability, 401K with matching.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Third-Party Agency Notice

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies and are not responsible for fees unless an agreement is in place.

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