Carpenter

Position Description:

This position constructs and repairs building frameworks as well as structures. Stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, cabinetry, siding, and drywall are a few examples of the types of onsite tasks this position is responsible for completing. Carpenters pay great attention to project detail and have a strong understanding of wood and metal properties. Carpenters are also required at various times to do virtually all the carpenter support activities performed by laborers.

This position is located in Amarillo, TX. This is a prevailing wage job and overtime hours are anticipated.

Position Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. U.S Citizenship. Valid Driver’s License, required. Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program. Must be able to take initiative and ask questions. Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions. Workers must provide their own safety footwear. Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders. Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills. Must be reliable and punctual. This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading. OSHA 10 Certification. CPR & First Aid Certification.

Essential Duties:

Responsible for the assembly and removal of the forms that are used for concrete installation. Use assorted hand tools, including ten-pound sledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills. Build and/or install window-frames, doors, doorframes, staircases, stairways, partitions, millwork, trim, siding, drywall, and overall building frames. Responsible for ensuring that layout of flooring, roofing, and drywall are leveled and compatible. Reads blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully grasp project requirements. Effectively operate small hand and power tools to assist with a variety of worksite projects. Responsible for taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed. This includes cutting, shaping, and smoothing wood or other required materials according to requested measurements. This also includes constructing forms and chutes for pouring concrete as well as erecting scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground. Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools. Distributes site materials to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. Responsible for ensuring that all materials are properly distributed, and the site is swept and well maintained. Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

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