Civil Carpenter

Thompson Construction Group; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in South Carolina is seeking a skilled construction worker to construct, erect, install and repair wooden structures and related components in accordance with sketches and blueprints.

You will perform tasks safely and efficiently to deliver high-quality results on project sites across the southeast and central United States. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of construction experience, ability to read a tape measure and follow directions, and can lift up

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and physically able to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Builds platforms, barriers and hand rails.
• Covers floor openings and holes with plywood and guard rails.
• Builds boxes or crates around equipment for shipment.
• Cuts scaffolding boards and toe kick plates.
• Constructs temporary enclosures and work benches.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

Read tape measure

Tools

Speed square

Framing square

Tape measure

100-foot tape measure

Plumb-bob

Crescent wrench

Carpenter’s tool belt

Tool box

Rebar pliers

Diagonal cutters

Utility knife

Chamfer snips

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Constructs, erects, installs and repairs structures and fixtures of wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. These duties are to be performed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Builds platforms, barriers and hand rails.
• Covers floor openings and holes with plywood and guard rails.
• Builds boxes or crates around equipment for shipment.
• Cuts scaffolding boards and toe kick plates.
• Constructs temporary enclosures and work benches.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the construction field.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work.
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements.

Minimum Required Tool List

• Speed square
• Framing square
• Tape measure
• 100-foot tape measure
• Plumb-bob
• 10-inch crescent wrench
• Carpenter’s tool belt
• Tool box
• Ironworker’s/rebar pliers
• Tie wire cutters/diagonal or straight cutters
• Utility knife
• Chamfer snips/cutters

We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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