Post Frame Construction Carpenter

Summit Contracting, Inc.; Platte (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Coverage

PTO and Holiday Pay

401k with Company Match

Company Clothing Allowance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Monday to Friday Work Schedule

Job summary

A leading agricultural construction company in South Dakota is seeking a Post Frame Construction Carpenter. This role involves a variety of physical tasks including site preparation, use of tools, and heavy machinery operation. Successful candidates must be able to work at heights and have a strong ability to understand blueprints. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and a 401k plan. Applicants must also be prepared for drug testing and background checks.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of vocational school or technical college or equivalent experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification preferred but not required.
• Class A CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing construction sites, materials, and tools.
• Loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assisting with transport and operation of heavy machinery and equipment.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.

Skills

Ability to understand directions and read blueprints

Ability to work at heights exceeding 20 feet

Works well as part of a team

Ability to travel as needed

Ability to work alone once instructions have been given

Ability to work a 40-hour week with overtime

Education

Completion of vocational school or technical college

OSHA 10 Certification

Class A CDL

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Job Description

Summit Contracting is the premier builder of agricultural structures in South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. Everything we build, we build with excellence and pride. We want to show the world that no one builds better than Summit.

At Summit Contracting, our core values are integral to who we are. That’s why we hire people who share our principles and blend with our professional family.

Job Summary

A Post Frame Construction Carpenter will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks on the construction site including site preparation, use of hand and power tools, and cleanup of the job site.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Preparing construction sites, materials, and tools.
• Loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assisting with transport and operation of heavy machinery and equipment.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Receives and carries out instructions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 20 feet.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work alone once instructions have been given.
• Ability to work a 40-hour week with overtime.

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of vocational school or technical college or apprenticeship program; OR the equivalent on-the-job training and experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification preferred but not required.
• Class A CDL preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to and in excess of 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and elements.
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and any other safety related equipment.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• Health and Dental Coverage
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401k with Company Match
• Company Clothing Allowance
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Monday to Friday Work Schedule

Our Core Values

We’ve Got Each Other’s Backs — First and foremost, we are a team. When someone is having a hard time, we step up and help each other out, whether it’s part of our day-to-day job or not. We’ve got each other’s backs.

Own Up — No one is perfect. If you make a mistake, own up to it, help to fix it, learn from it and move on.

It’s Not Always Sunny — Ag construction is a vital part of our rural economy, but it’s hard work. We work in the elements, day in and day out. Positive attitudes are a must. We’re all in this together to get the job done.

No Jerks Allowed — Treating each other with respect, having a good attitude, and taking responsibility for our work is essential. We give 100% at all times, doing our best, and take pride in how we treat one another.

Visit buildsummit.com to check out more information on our careers page.

EOE Statement

EOE Statement Summit Contracting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to complete the application process or to perform any essential elements of the position sought.

Applications are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination, as provided under applicable state and federal law.

Notice to Applicants: An illegal drug test and background check are required as a Conditional Offer of Employment.

South Dakota law does not prohibit Summit Contracting from refusing to hire a person based solely on a positive test result for cannabis metabolites if that individual is seeking employment in a safety-sensitive job, including any position with tasks or duties that Summit Contracting reasonably believes could cause illness, injury, or death, or serious property damage.