Drywall Mechanic

Turner Construction Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is looking for skilled drywall installers in Austin, Texas. This position involves performing interior and exterior framing and drywall installation, requiring a minimum of three years of commercial drywall experience. Candidates should be proficient with related tools and able to interpret construction documents. The role mandates teamwork and adherence to safety regulations while working on-site at construction projects. Reliable transportation is required, and the ability to work flexible hours is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial drywall experience required.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction contract documents.
• Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior framing and installation of drywall.
• Collaborate with Project and Trade Foreman for scheduling.
• Operate heavy equipment including aerial lifts and forklifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.

Skills

Commercial drywall experience

Critical thinking

Professional communication

Ability to read construction documents

Team collaboration

Tools

Drywall installation tools

Job description

Job Details

• Division: Austin Main
• Project Location(s): Austin, TX 78731 USA
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Trade
• Job Family: Trade
• Compensation: Non-Union Trade

Position Description: Perform interior and exterior framing and installation of drywall assemblies.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment.
• Collaborate with Project and/or Trade Foreman for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Transfer layout information from construction drawings and documents to floors or ceilings.
• Perform installation of rough carpentry, framing, hanging of insulation and drywall, suspended ceiling systems, caulking (e.g., fire and smoke/sound), miscellaneous drywall trim, and rough carpentry.
• Perform installation of corner bead, j-bead, and l-bead, and other metal trim integral to drywall.
• Perform installation of door frames (e.g., fully welded or knockdown), doors, and hardware to manufacturer specifications and standards.
• Perform repairs to doors, frames, walls, and ceilings as required.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to establish framing requirements.
• Operate equipment including aerial lifts, forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
• Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate problems and issues to supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Track production of completed tasks.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial drywall experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities
• Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments
• Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks
• Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
• Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment
• Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights up to 50 lbs., reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways, balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, repetitive motions, hand/wrist flexion extension, and noise/dust/chemical exposures. Frequently: Climbing and working on heights. Occasionally: Sitting, lifting/lowering/carrying weights more than 50 lbs., crawling, and confined space hazards.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.