Power Carpenter - TX

Mortenson Construction; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k with company match

PTO & holidays

Life, AD&D, disability

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction in Texas is seeking a Carpenter I to perform wood and drywall tasks in line with building codes and standard construction practices. You will read blueprints, assemble decks and forms, and support journeymen on elevations and material handling. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and precise workmanship.

Our team values reliability and collaboration across diverse backgrounds. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities and a supportive work environment for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years carpentry experience.
• Trade or technical school certification preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and plans to determine material needs.
• Set up trailers and temporary structures.
• Build decks, stairs, roofs, and install shelves.
• Erect forms and assist with grading and elevations.
• Unload and stockpile prefabricated materials.
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry work.
• Collaborate with team and adapt to diverse environments.
• Follow erosion control plans and safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork orientation

English communication

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade/technical school certification

Job description

Carpenter I

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter I that will be responsible for the construction and repair of wood and wallboard fixtures in compliance with local building codes and general construction principals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up trailers
• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material requirements and measure dimensions
• Build decks, stairs, roofs, and other temporary structures; install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex's, silt fences/straw bales, and setup site per erosion control plan
• Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms
• Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevations
• Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry)
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels; perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years carpentry experience
• Trade or technical school certification/diploma preferred
• Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, and speak and understand English
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

A few benefits offered include:

**(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Please make note:

• *Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.