Carpenter Road - Primoris Heavy Civil - Houston, TX

Primoris Services Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision,

LTD/STD coverage

401(k) with company match, vested on 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage for your furry friends

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil in Houston, TX seeks skilled Carpenters for road construction projects. You will construct and repair wooden structures, formwork, and related carpentry tasks essential to heavy civil infrastructure development.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of carpentry experience in heavy civil construction. Proficiency in reading blueprints and maintaining safety on site is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of carpentry experience in heavy civil construction (road construction preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Strong carpentry knowledge of techniques, tools, and materials.
• Capacity for physical labor (lifting, long hours, varying weather).
• Commitment to safety and adherence to safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation to Houston, TX job sites.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard using hand and power tools.
• Build and dismantle concrete forms, shoring, and scaffolding per blueprints and specs.
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications.
• Inspect and replace damaged framework or fixtures.
• Collaborate with concrete finishers, ironworkers, and laborers to complete projects.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain a safe working environment.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Carpentry techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Safety certifications (OSHA 10/30)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA 10/30 certification

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking skilled Carpenters for road construction projects in Houston, TX. This role involves constructing and repairing wooden structures, concrete forms, and other carpentry‑related tasks essential to heavy civil infrastructure development.

Job Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
• Build and dismantle concrete forms, shoring, and scaffolding according to blueprints and specifications.
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
• Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures.
• Work with other craftspeople such as concrete finishers, ironworkers, and laborers to ensure project completion.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience as a Carpenter in heavy civil construction, road construction preferred.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry techniques, tools, and materials.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy objects, standing for long periods, and working in various weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to all safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites in the Houston, TX area.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.

Company Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award‑winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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