Civil Carpenter: Structural Woodwork & Forms Expert

Austin Industries, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Civil Carpenter to construct, erect, install, and repair structures of wood and other materials using hand and power tools.

You must read blueprints, understand structural design, and follow safety rules to maintain a clean, safe job site. The role involves measuring from blueprints, cutting materials, placing forms, fabricating reinforcing bars, and producing progress reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years journeyman level experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and simple layouts.
• Knowledge of construction trades, safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare layout and determine materials.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using tools.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a safe environment.
• Erect and destruct concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps above ground level.
• Remove damaged parts and repair structures using hand tools.
• Maintain records and provide progress reports in writing.
• Verify trueness of structure, set grade and plumb.
• Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars.
• Place and finish concrete.
• Maintain a clean job site and secure tools daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Austin Industries, Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Civil Carpenter to construct, erect, install, and repair structures of wood and other materials using hand and power tools.

You must read blueprints, understand structural design, and follow safety rules to maintain a clean, safe job site. The role involves measuring from blueprints, cutting materials, placing forms, fabricating reinforcing bars, and producing progress reports.