Commercial Carpenter

Skillit; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Skillit is hiring a Commercial Carpenter in Athens, GA for concrete formwork and rough carpentry on commercial projects. You will build vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, and temporary supports, often outdoors and at elevations. Must read blueprints, measure and cut, and maintain your own basic tools.

Expect physical work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and compliance with safety protocols. OSHA-10 or equivalent preferred; drug-free environment and driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years commercial construction carpenter experience preferred, especially in concrete formwork and structural rough carpentry.
• Able to work at elevated heights, outdoors in all weather, and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to read/interprete sketches and basic blueprints, perform site layout, measuring and cutting.
• Provide and maintain own basic hand tools (hammer, speed square, tape, chalk box, pliers, tool pouch).
• OSHA 10-hour construction card preferred (or equivalent safety training).

Responsibilities

• Build vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, and temporary structures from sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
• Set up and install scaffolding, shoring and other temporary supports safely and to layout requirements.
• Strip forms, clean work area, and perform site cleanup after concrete placement.
• Read drawings, plan layouts, and work with crew leads to meet pour schedules and quality standards.

Skills

Concrete formwork

Rough carpentry

Reading blueprints

Safety oriented

Tools

Scaffolding systems

Formwork hardware

Job description

About this roleJoin a local commercial construction crew in Athens, GA as a Commercial Carpenter focused on concrete formwork and rough wooden structures. You will build vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, scaffolds and other temporary supports on commercial projects. The work is hands-on, physical, and often performed outdoors and at elevated heights. You must provide and maintain your basic carpentry tools, follow site safety protocols, and work in a drug-free environment. Daily tasks include measuring, cutting, assembling and stripping forms from sketches, blueprints or oral instructions. Expect to lift materials frequently (up to 50 lbs) and work in varying weather conditions.What you'll doBuild vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, and temporary structures from sketches, blueprints or oral instructionsMeasure, mark, cut and assemble lumber and formwork components; set anchors, ties and bracingSet up and install scaffolding, shoring and other temporary supports safely and to layout requirementsStrip forms, clean work area, and perform site cleanup after concrete placementRead and follow drawings, basic site layout, and work with crew leads to meet pour schedules and quality standardsWhat we're looking forMinimum 3 years commercial construction carpenter experience preferred, especially in concrete formwork and structural rough carpentryAble to work at elevated heights, outdoors in all weather, and frequently lift up to 50 lbsAble to read/interprete sketches and basic blueprints, perform site layout, measuring and cuttingProvide and maintain own basic hand tools (hammer, speed square, tape, chalk box, pliers, tool pouch)Work in a drug-free environment and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screenQualificationsOSHA 10-hour construction card preferred (or equivalent safety training)Competency with scaffolding systems and formwork carpentryValid driver's license and reliable transportation to jobsiteAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background checkBasic English reading skills for plans and safety communicationWhat we offerHealth insurance options available401(k) retirement planPaid time off and holiday payOvertime opportunities on scheduled poursSite-provided safety training and PPEReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.ApplyJobs find youSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.