Carpenter Journeyman

Job Category : Generalist

Carpenter Journeyman

SUMMARY

Great Lakes is seeking experienced Carpenters, including Foreman and Journeymen, to join their team for heavy highway / civil bridge projects in Northeast Ohio. Applicants should have prior experience with formwork for bridges and / or experience working on water and wastewater treatment facilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret drawings / plans to understand the job
• Plans and selects specific sizes / types of lumber and other pertinent materials for the job
• Prepares layout
• Braces formwork with timbers, tie rods, anchor bolts, and other fasteners for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Assembles overhang modules / jacks
• Climbs wing walls and retaining walls
• Assembles wood deck forms
• Erects scaffolding and ladders
• Accurately measures boards, timbers, plywood, and any other materials and marks with cutting lines
• Assists in placing and finishing concrete
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Must be a member of or willing to join the Carpenters Union (UBC)

Skilled in the use of necessary hand tools and accuracy in using a level

This is an hourly position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work conditions are primarily outdoors under all weather conditions. The administrative work is performed in a non-smoking office or field office environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees must have the ability to :