Rough Carpenter

Turner Construction Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in West Des Moines is seeking a skilled carpenter to perform rough carpentry functions on job sites. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience and a strong understanding of construction methods. Responsibilities include ensuring safety protocols, operating equipment, and working collaboratively with a team.

The role requires reliable transportation and a valid state driver’s license. The position is vital for maintaining organization and safety on the construction site while delivering high-quality carpentry work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of rough carpentry experience required.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction documents and plans.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough carpentry functions on jobsites as assigned.
• Ensure adherence to safety codes and regulations.
• Operate equipment like forklifts and excavators safely.

Skills

Rough carpentry experience

Construction knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Valid state Driver’s License

Tools

Construction tools

Forklifts

Backhoe

Job description

Division: Des Moines Main

Project Location(s): West Des Moines, IA 50266 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Trade

Education:

Job Family: Trade

Compensation: Non-Union Trade

Position Description: Perform rough carpentry functions on jobsites as assigned and directed.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment.
• Inventory supplies and give supply orders to Foreman for re-stocking.
• Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors follow Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Think though processes and activities to construct rough carpentry items as assigned.
• Conduct complete rough carpentry work including but not limited to building walkways, structures, enclosures, railings, stairs, temporary doors/openings, items required for site safety, and other temporary means for construction or site requirements.
• Gather and transport materials, take measurements, cut materials, and install materials as related to rough carpentry assignments.
• Measure and translate measurements into proper cuts and layout.
• Identify and assess jobsite hazards and use carpentry skills to correct identified problems.
• 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).
• Operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Track production of completed tasks and maintain clean and organized work area.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of rough carpentry experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing.
• 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.
• Strong planning and analysis skills.
• 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.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
• Valid state Driver’s License to operate equipment and/or travel 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 under 25 lbs, reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, repetitive motion confined space hazards, hand/wrist flexion extension, exposures to noise/dust/chemicals and working on heights. Frequently: Lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs. Occasionally: Sitting and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs.

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.

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.