Skilled Carpenter: Plan, Cut, Install & Finish

Granite Construction; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a skilled carpenter to join our on-site crew in Rockwall, TX. You will read blueprints, prepare layouts, and assemble framing, subfloors, stairs, doors, and trim to meet local building codes.

This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and hands-on problem solving on active construction sites. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience with hand and power tools, framing, and finishing work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience reading blueprints or building plans.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work on elevated surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and determine materials and dimensions.
• Prepare layouts using framing square and calipers.
• Install framing, subfloors, stairs, partitions, and trim.
• Install windows, doors, weatherstripping, and hardware.
• Construct forms and scaffolding for construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Carpentry

Tool use

Framing

Subfloor installation

Finish carpentry

Rigging/measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Saws

Chisels

Planes

Calipers

Marking gauge

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a skilled carpenter to join our on-site crew in Rockwall, TX. You will read blueprints, prepare layouts, and assemble framing, subfloors, stairs, doors, and trim to meet local building codes.

This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and hands-on problem solving on active construction sites. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience with hand and power tools, framing, and finishing work.