Carpenter Journeyman

Job Description

Job Description

CARPENTER JOURNEYMAN

LOCATION : NORTHEAST, OH

SUMMARY

We are 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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

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

Journeyman experienced in structural concrete on bridges and related fields

Requirements / Competencies

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

Proficient written and verbal skills

Attention to detail

Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver

Ability to prioritize and remain flexible

Work well individually and on teams

Ability to demonstrate leadership traits, including the ability to make decisions with integrity

Valid driver's license required

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

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 :

Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods

Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel

Occasionally walk up and down the stairs

Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision

Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing

Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions