Industrial Carpenter — Water/Wastewater Construction

MWH Constructors, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Holidays

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Referral program

Job summary

MWH Constructors in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Carpenter to support wastewater treatment plant construction projects. You will lay out projects, select materials, read blueprints, and assemble structures while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior carpentry experience in commercial or industrial settings, and a valid driver's license. Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required, with comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience working as a carpenter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, including rough and finished carpentry.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Maintains a constant drive to achieve production outputs in order to meet targets.
• Required to communicate information, ideas, directions, with the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with utmost regard to safety.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.
• If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application and are physically fit to perform the work.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (15 days/year)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities

• Prepare the layout of the project.
• Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Select materials
• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
• Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
• Check work along the way to ensure it’s up to code and specifications.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Work with prefabricated buildings.
• Build stairs, mantles, and furniture.
• Install cabinets and molding.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Build tunnel bracing.
• Build concrete forms for tunnel or sewer construction project.
• Replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors.
• Repair or build furniture.
• Install partitions, doors, and windows.
• Move and install machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the MWH safety program.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Valid driver's license

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MWH Constructors in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Carpenter to support wastewater treatment plant construction projects. You will lay out projects, select materials, read blueprints, and assemble structures while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior carpentry experience in commercial or industrial settings, and a valid driver's license. Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required, with comprehensive benefits provided.