Skilled Civil Carpenter – Formwork & Timber Structures

Thompson-Construction-Group,-Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in Sumter, South Carolina is seeking a skilled carpenter helper to construct, erect, install and repair wooden structures and forms according to sketches or blueprints, performing duties safely and with high quality.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in construction, ability to read and communicate clearly with supervision, basic math, and the stamina to lift 50 pounds and work in varying conditions. Weekend work and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the construction field.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements

Responsibilities

• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Builds platforms, barriers and hand rails.
• Covers floor openings and holes with plywood and guard rails.
• Builds boxes or crates around equipment for shipment.
• Cuts scaffolding boards and toe kick plates.
• Constructs temporary enclosures and work benches.

Skills

Communication

Reading/writing

Tools

Speed square

Framing square

Tape measure

100-foot tape measure

Plumb-bob

10-inch crescent wrench

Carpenter’s tool belt

Tool box

Ironworker’s/rebar pliers

Tie wire cutters/diagonal or straight cutters

Utility knife

Chamfer snips/cutters

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in Sumter, South Carolina is seeking a skilled carpenter helper to construct, erect, install and repair wooden structures and forms according to sketches or blueprints, performing duties safely and with high quality.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in construction, ability to read and communicate clearly with supervision, basic math, and the stamina to lift 50 pounds and work in varying conditions. Weekend work and background checks may be required.