Skilled Carpenter/Asst Foreman

This is a compensation range for this position. Final compensation is based on the candidate’s geographical region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

We are currently looking for an experienced Skilled Carpenter / Assistant Foreman for out American Canyon, CA job site. A Skilled Carpenter / Assistant Foreman must demonstrate advanced carpentry skills, site coordination, monitoring activities, and safety of other workers.

Must take on more of a leadership role in the absence of higher-level supervisor and train new employees. Construct and review building framework and structures and communicate with supervisors daily.

Duties and responsibilities

• Follow all Colt and site-specific safety procedures at all times!
• Follow and execute directions given by Foreman and Site Superintendent
• Communicate with supervisors
• Create a cut list from given R.O. and wall sections
• Demonstrate basic plan reading skills while continuing to develop advanced plan reading skills
• Demonstrate the ability to set up and motivate others to work productively
• Complete understanding of stair and roof framing
• Eliminate issues in production before they become problems
• Anticipate tomorrow’s work and set up for it
• A rough idea of materials and equipment needs
• Train carpenters and new employees
• Execute production plan
• Run crew in the absence of Foreman
• Understand, demonstrate, teach and implement a complete safety plan for the job
• Actively work to increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties / activities of workers supervised*
• Safety knowledge and performance
• Basic first aid / first responder knowledge
• Demonstrate initiative on site
• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work area
• Possess an aptitude for learning and application of newly acquired skills
• Previous work experience in the field
• Speaks some English

Working conditions

This is a temporary, project-based position and will conclude upon the completion of the employee’s assigned project. Full time, temporary position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours / week when weekend work is required, it will be mandatory (and if applicable will be subject to overtime);

essentially whatever it takes to get the job done. Environmental factors depend on job location but may include extremely cold, extremely hot and humid conditions in an effort to meet client expectations.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and sometimes at extreme heights.

Essential Function Requirements

Should expect to do a considerable amount of lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, and balancing. Certain amounts of strength, dexterity and alternates are required.

Must follow all safety requirements of the job.

Ability to commute / relocate :

This position is in American Canyon, CA. The candidate will be expected to either commute or relocate at their own expense.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay depending on experience.
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance / AD&D and Short-term disability fully covered by the company.
• Health, Dental, Vision Plans
• 401k Plan with match and Roth Plan Option

About Colt Builders Corp.

Founded in 2004, Colt Builders is a turnkey multi-family commercial wood-framing partner with national reach and local management.

We are committed to setting the highest standards for safety, schedule discipline, quality control, work ethic, and leadership.

Colt Builders offers the full spectrum of framing, estimating, pre-construction, construction, and safety. Our team of professionals is dedicated to the values of growth, teamwork, contribution & communication.

Proudly striving for excellence, we continue to build with our foundation on integrity.