Construction Carpenter

Barnard Inc; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401(k) plans

Generous health plan

Annual bonuses

Job summary

A heavy-civil construction firm is seeking skilled workers for projects in Texas. The role includes preparing project layouts, measuring, and assembling materials. Candidates must demonstrate competence in using various tools and comply with safety regulations. Successful applicants should be able to physically handle job demands and work long hours in demanding conditions. Benefit packages include competitive salaries and other perks.

Qualifications

• Competence in blueprint specifications is essential.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must maintain regular attendance and comply with safety standards.
• Verify trueness of structure with plumb line and level.
• Assemble cut materials and fasten with nails, pins, or glue.
• Operate carpenter's hand tools and power tools safely.
• Assist in other operations as directed by supervisor.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, safe work site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project layout and determine dimensions.
• Measure and mark cutting lines accurately.
• Assemble materials and fasten them together.
• Verify trueness of structure with plumb line and level.
• Assemble cut materials and fasten with nails, pins, or glue.
• Operate carpenter's hand tools and power tools safely.
• Assist in other operations as directed by supervisor.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, safe work site.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Using hand tools

Safety compliance

Physical endurance

Power tools

Safety

Plumb & level

Tools

Carpenter’s hand tools

Power tools

Concrete saw

Concrete saw

Chipper

Sander

Job description

Overview

The project is located near Van Horn, Texas, - Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive and effective manner:

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk and marking gauge
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue
• May be required to use the following tools/equipment: carpenter’s hand tools, small/medium/large power tools, bench tools (saw, drill, grinder), concrete saw, chipper, sander
• When not performing the above mentions essential duties and responsibilities, may assist in other operations as designated by supervisor
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 25 pounds
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear
• Ability to maintain balance
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet)
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, 50 to 70 hours per week
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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