Senior Carpenter — Commercial Construction & Blueprint Expert

Messer Construction Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Knoxville is seeking a skilled construction laborer to join our employee‑owned team.

You will contribute to diverse commercial building projects, performing concrete work, framing, door and window installations, and layout tasks on site. Founded in 1932 and employee‑owned since 1990, Messer delivers quality construction and client experiences across the Midwest and Southeast, including Knoxville.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in construction.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation.
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius.
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install doors; drill and set door hardware.
• Install windows.
• Layout for stairs and common rafters.
• Read blueprints; perform layout with appropriate math.
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and columns.
• Pump, place and finish concrete.
• Place concrete, slabs on grade and elevated decks.
• Understand crane signals and rigging.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written instructions.
• Organize, sequence and perform tasks within schedule.

Skills

Read blueprints

Math skills

Layout

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Knoxville is seeking a skilled construction laborer to join our employee‑owned team.

You will contribute to diverse commercial building projects, performing concrete work, framing, door and window installations, and layout tasks on site. Founded in 1932 and employee‑owned since 1990, Messer delivers quality construction and client experiences across the Midwest and Southeast, including Knoxville.